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Please Protect Abraham
by BBC Radio 4
In Hackney, 2007, 15-year-old Abraham saves a stranger from a brutal attack. That split-second decision and act of astonishing bravery changes his life forever. Journalist Sam Holder has been following Abraham's story for years. Together with Abraham's friends and family, they retrace how this young boy finds himself in fear of his own life. This multi-award-winning series explores the protections in place for witnesses of violent crimes, the obligations for witnesses to give evidence in court, and what can be done if someone feels their life is at risk.
Episodes
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10. Justice
Those who knew Abraham want further investigation work to take place to try to identify his killer and bring them to justice. Experts say Abraham’s story opens up questions about how suitable the current system is for protecting witnesses. Presenter and Original Research: Sam Holder Series…
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9. Inquest
A letter out of the blue informs Ronke that - four years on - an inquest will take place looking at how Abraham was killed. For the first time, documents from the police and council are released. Presenter and Original Research: Sam Holder Series Producer and sound design: Anishka Sharma Story...
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8. Silence
The police launch an investigation for answers, but four years on, the person who shot Abraham hasn’t been brought to justice Presenter and Original Research: Sam Holder Series Producer and sound design: Anishka Sharma Story Consultant: Robert Awosusi Additional Research: Christy Callaway-Gale...
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7. Just Pray
They remember it in vivid detail. The images have stayed in their minds for years. Abraham’s friends and family come together to retrace the events of a night that changed all of their lives. Presenter and Original Research: Sam Holder Series Producer and sound design: Anishka Sharma Story...
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6. The Parcel
Abraham returns to Hackney, but a series of events that begin with an innocuous delivery lead him to believe that his true identity has been revealed. The family are desperate to leave the area. Presenter and Original Research: Sam Holder Series Producer and sound design: Anishka Sharma Story...
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5. Recognition
What is the process for securing new accommodation if you are fearful of your safety? What role do the police and local councils play? Sam Holder follows the journey of Abraham’s mum towards a new home - and finds that the best possible solution is short lived. Presenter and Original Research…
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4. Escape
After digital threats seem to manifest into physical ones for Abraham, he maps out his own route to safety. It’s a decision that results in him leaving everything he knew behind. Presenter and Original Research: Sam Holder Series Producer and sound design: Anishka Sharma Story Consultant: Robert...
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3. Testify
As Abraham makes a decision about whether to stand and give evidence, journalist Sam Holder examines how the court process works for those who feel threatened. Where could Abraham have turned to for support? What makes someone a vulnerable witness - and what can be done to keep them safe? And are...
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2. Betrayal
15-year-old Abraham faces an almost impossible decision. He has saved a teenage girl from a brutal attack. He is asked to provide evidence in the upcoming trial. But already, Abraham is receiving threatening messages to stay silent. How real are the risks? Journalist Sam Holder investigates what...
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1. Hackney, 2007
In Hackney, 2007, 15-year-old Abraham saves a stranger from a brutal attack. That split-second decision and act of astonishing bravery changes his life forever. Journalist Sam Holder has been following Abraham’s story for years. Together with Abraham’s friends and family, they retrace how this...
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Introducing Please Protect Abraham
Stepping in to be a hero was the start of a decade-long ordeal for 15-year-old Abraham Badru.
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ABOUT THIS SHOW
In Hackney, 2007, 15-year-old Abraham saves a stranger from a brutal attack. That split-second decision and act of astonishing bravery changes his life forever.
Journalist Sam Holder has been following Abraham's story for years. Together with Abraham's friends and family, they retrace how this young boy finds himself in fear of his own life.
This multi-award-winning series explores the protections in place for witnesses of violent crimes, the obligations for witnesses to give evidence in court, and what can be done if someone feels their life is at risk.
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BBC Radio 4
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In Hackney, 2007, 15-year-old Abraham saves a stranger from a brutal attack. That split-second decision and act of astonishing bravery changes his life forever. Journalist Sam Holder has been following Abraham's story for years. Together with Abraham's friends and family, they retrace how this...
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