between 2014 and the first half of 2020. two weeks ago, 14—year—old jermaine cools died of a stab wound in croydon. ten days ago, 16—year—old rishmeet singh died after a stabbing in hounslow. almost a week later, ava died here in liverpool. it is definitely a fashion. people put your trainers on, put your hoodie on, and let's take me knife and me phone out with me. knife crime is an issue this city boxing club works to tackle. the age that we looked at in hospital, was the youngest i think come in we had was seven. some had been bullied in school. some had been involved in gang culture. some had been involved in drugs. some had just been in the wrong area at the wrong time. it's the norm, though, innit? it's the norm? yeah. why? it makes them feel safer, just having something to protect them. yeah. i think people carry them - because i think they think that other people have got them.