Rough lawless youth (8)

I believe the answer is:

hooligan

(Other definitions for hooligan that I've seen before include "A young ruffian" , "Violent lout" , "Lawless type" , "Young rough" , "Wild ruffian" .)

I've seen this clue in The Independent.

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