Hoodlum or villain (7)
I believe the answer is:
ruffian
(Other definitions for ruffian that I've seen before include "Lout" , "Rowdy" , "Aggressive, rude troublemaker" , "Roughneck" , "Bully" .)
I've seen this clue in The Mirror.
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