The 5 Points - BOWERY BRUISERS

Tough, hungry, and ready for a fight — the Bowery Bruisers are an Irish gang that rules the taverns, alleys and backstreets of the Five Points. They come armed with clubs, pistols and whatever else they can get their hands on: but their true weapon is sheer tenacity. Every man among them has known hardship and they fight with the grit of those who have nothing to lose.   Clad in bowler hats, the Bruisers are a familiar sight on the streets and one best avoided. Whether collecting protection money, running off rival gangs or smashing heads in the name of their leader, the Bowery Bruisers are the muscle that keeps the neighborhood in their grip.