Cryptic crossword clue
Caught, a boy in gang – for violent crime 10

The most common and most likely answer to this crossword clue is the 10 letter word CARJACKING

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The straight part
We know that "violent crime" is the straight/definition part of the clue. The straight part is often a synonym or definition, in this case violent crime = carjacking.
The cryptic/wordplay part
In cryptic crossword there's often an wordplay/cryptic part as well.
This part involves a more complex hint, such as an anagram, homophone, hidden word, etc.
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What does CARJACKING mean?

CARJACKING verb
  1. To steal an automobile forcibly from (someone).
  2. To forcibly steal (a vehicle).
CARJACKING noun
  1. The violent hijacking of a vehicle and sometimes its driver.

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