A FORMER New York gang leader is to visit a Newton Aycliffe church to tell his story.
Nicky Cruz was once the leader of the violent Mau Maus gang in Brooklyn, New York, dreaded by his rivals and police.
He was arrested on countless occasions and his fate was pronounced by a court psychologist as 'headed to prison, the electric chair and hell.'
Although no-one in authority could reach Cruz, street-preacher David Wilkerson did and it transformed Cruz's life.
He now tours the world talking to youngsters and sharing his story of his new-found Christianity.
He has written a number of books and the story of his association with the preacher has been made into a film, The Cross and the Switchblade, with Eric Estrada playing Cruz.
Cruz will tell his story at the Christian Life Centre, Woodham, on Wednesday, April 28.
For details call (01325) 301760 or visit www.nickycruz.org
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