Ambitious schoolkid John Ibrahim arrives in Kings Cross and saves "Hammer" from being clobbered by drunks, only to be stabbed himself in a later brawl.
Trevor Haken risks his life to expose police corruption in Kings Cross. Kings Cross psycho Danny "DK" Karam & Hammer's drug addictions spiral out of control.
Inspector Gerry Lloyd recruits drug-pusher Shaka to expose the links between cops and crims. Kim Hollingsworth continues to risk her life working undercover.