Why would you stab someone?
Inside the mind of a former gang member.
An episode of the Beyond Today podcast, hosted by BBC Radio 4, titled "Why would you stab someone?" was published on March 4, 2019 and runs 21 minutes.
March 4, 2019 ·21m · Beyond Today
Summary
After two 17-year-olds were killed in separate incidents in London and Greater Manchester at the weekend, we hear from a former gang member who tells our Home Affairs correspondent Danny Shaw why he’d never leave the house without carrying a knife. We also hear from BBC London reporter Greg Mckenzie who has covered 19 murders in the capital already this year. Producers: Philly Beaumont and Duncan Barber. Editor: John Shields. Mixed by Nico Raufast.
Episode Description
After two 17-year-olds were killed in separate incidents in London and Greater Manchester at the weekend, we hear from a former gang member who tells our Home Affairs correspondent Danny Shaw why heβd never leave the house without carrying a knife. We also hear from BBC London reporter Greg Mckenzie who has covered 19 murders in the capital already this year.
Producers: Philly Beaumont and Duncan Barber. Editor: John Shields. Mixed by Nico Raufast.
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