“They’re BARBARIC“ How Gangs With ’Zombie Knives’ Are Making Britain’s Streets Bloodier Than Ever

How did the UK become ravaged by knife crime on our streets? Police have been granted new powers to crack down on zombie knives and machetes but is that too little, too late? According to the Office Of National Statistics the amount of people killed by a knife in England Wales between 2021-2022 was the highest on record for 76 years and even more pressingly, eight people were stabbed on the final day of Notting Hill Carnival this year by men wielding machetes. This week Peter Bleksley is joined by Chair Of Haringey’s Independent Stop and Search Group Ken Hinds, Ex-gang member and founder of VoiceForYouthAgainstViolence Jermaine Lawlor and Tracy Hanson who’s son was violently murdered by Shane O’Brien. Find out more about Jermaine’s work here: @v4yavmedia Click here for more from TalkTV If you need any help visit: #crime #knifecrime