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5. Life after gangs
Anatomy of a Stabbing: Episode 5
The UK is experiencing record levels of stabbings - more than 600 people have died since 2017.
JJ (Jonathon James) McPhillips, who was killed two years ago in North London, had never been involved in gang activity.
In this episode, R4 PM reporter Andrew Bomford talked to two former gang members, Harvey and Samuel King, on their experiences and how they escaped.
Listeners may find some the song lyrics to be offensive
(Image: A person looking at the back of an ambulance with paramedics, credit: Cribble)
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Anatomy of a stabbing—PM
A mother fighting for justice for her son, who was stabbed to death
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