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  • Actor Idris Elba Suggests ‘Blunting’ Knives To Reduce Stabbings In UK. Social Media Reacts


    Amid the uptick in knife crimes in the UK, actor Idris Elba has come up with a solution that has divided the public. The British actor said the government must consider “innovative” prevention methods, including blunting or banning knives. Mr Elba has spent the last year developing a documentary about solutions to knife crime during which he met families of the victims, police officers and the perpetrators.

    “The truth is that kitchen knives are perhaps 25 per cent of the knives used in most of the terrible crimes. That’s one of the stats in the film. And those kitchen knives are usually a domestic situation. So kitchen knives…of course, it’s very difficult. They’re a domestic knife,” said Mr Elba.

    “I do think there is areas of innovation that we can do with kitchen knives. I hate to say it. Not all kitchen knives need to have a point on them. That sounds like a crazy thing to say, but actually, it would reduce- you know, you can still cut your food without the point on your knife, which is an innovative way to sort of look at it,” he said. “In a country in crisis, I’m sorry, but yeah, let’s look at that.”

    The Thor star also called out social media platforms and said they should take responsibility for their actions.

    “When it comes to big tech, there needs to be accountability within their own policies, and their policies need to be educated and driven by what society deems is right or wrong,” he argued.

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    Social media reacts

    Social media users did not take kindly to Mr Elba’s suggestion with many pointing out that the weapon did not stop an accused from going on slicing sprees.

    “Next time he does an action movie, I want him to use a Nerf gun instead of a realistic, looking one,” said one user, while another added: “Maybe all cutlery should be banned and everyone issued with their own spork?”

    A third commented: “I don’t think that will solve the problem, sir.”

    Knife crime

    The knife crime crisis in the UK came into the spotlight yet again after Axel Rudakubana, 18, was sentenced to 52 years in prison after he stabbed three young girls to death and attempted the murder of eight other children and two adults in July last year.

    The Labour government, led by Prime Minister Keir Starmer has called knife crime a “national crisis”. His administration has pledged to halve knife crime in the next decade. A ban on some knives and machetes came into force in September last year but the spate of stabbings has not stopped.






    British actor Idris Elba has recently suggested a controversial solution to reduce stabbings in the UK – ‘blunting’ knives. In a recent interview, Elba proposed the idea of making knives with rounded tips instead of sharp points in an effort to prevent fatal stabbings.

    Social media has been buzzing with reactions to Elba’s suggestion, with some praising his creative thinking and others criticizing the idea as impractical and ineffective. Many have pointed out that blunting knives would not address the root causes of violence in society and could potentially lead to unintended consequences.

    What are your thoughts on Idris Elba’s proposal to ‘blunt’ knives? Do you think it could help reduce stabbings in the UK, or do you believe there are better solutions to address the issue of knife crime? Let us know in the comments below. #IdrisElba #KnifeCrime #Stabbings #UKViolence

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  • Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis review – vital viewing from Hackney’s A-list crusader | Television


    The director Guillermo del Toro once said Idris Elba has “a supernatural gravitational force” and compared him to a “Rodin sculpture … [with] all the turmoil of humanity in his eyes”. It is those qualities – being a magnetic TV and movie star and an activist seemingly carrying the burden of the world on his shoulders – that makes him so compelling in Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis.

    The BBC documentary follows Elba throughout 2024, as he mounts a campaign to try to stop knife crime in the UK. The headlines have long been filled with tragic stories of young lives ended by blades, but in the past decade the numbers have almost doubled, with four people in the UK dying from stab wounds every week. Elba first got involved in 2019, posting videos online about how more had to be done to stop it. Since then, he has become more informed and more involved. We watch him meet politicians, law enforcement officers, victims, prisoners, youth workers and trauma specialists to figure out a proactive – rather than reactive – approach, and carry out interventions in the lives of those who might one day become perpetrators.

    What takes this from being a good documentary to a great one is just how much complexity and nuance Elba and director Ben Steele are able to contain within its one-hour running time. It covers everything from the economic toll of recidivism to domestic violence in the home as early indicators, the lack of funding for youth programmes, the importance of mentorship and even how images of knife fights on social media can act as an incentive to carry weapons. The film immediately tackles common misconceptions around knife crime as a problem within black and brown urban communities, when in fact 69% of perpetrators are white and it is spreading fastest in Somerset, Bedfordshire and Sussex. Elba puts this gently to Tayla Pitman, the sister of 16-year-old Harold Pitman, who was stabbed to death while watching New Year’s Eve fireworks, and she responds: “Exactly, that’s the first thing that came out when Harry was killed was ‘I bet it was a black person’ and it wasn’t – it was another white boy.” But rather than just using her to vocalise a salient point, Elba extends warm empathy to the young woman, hugging her and commending her strength.

    Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis – trailer

    With so many lives ruined, it would be easy to get caught up in the overwhelming statistics of these crimes, but Elba manages to convey just how seismic each loss is. Tayla is not the only person he meets who has been traumatised by knife crime; the charming youth worker Jhemar Jonas’s brother was stabbed to death at 15. Faz Ahmed, who runs a knife amnesty programme, was stabbed nine times on two occasions as a young man. And most harrowingly, Pooja Kanda’s teenage son Ronan had a sword plunged into his heart in a case of mistaken identity. The programme shows us disturbing footage of the event, with Ronan unaware of what is about to happen right up until the sword enters his rib cage from behind. Pooja sits in her son’s untouched bedroom two years on and recalls how each morning she’d rush straight in to his room for a cuddle. She can only say that: “Everyone failed. The police, education systems, the families. All those failures are why my son is not on this side of the bed. Why I’m not able to hug him.”

    The film is filled with heartbreak but is still ultimately an optimistic piece of work. It is packed with tangible solutions and examples of effective ways these crimes could be prevented if only those holding the purse strings would invest in solutions such as hospital interventions, knife amnesties and the scheme in Coventry (the Community Initiative to Reduce Violence, or CIRV) that takes 16-year-old Jayden – who was previously excluded from school and “felt naked” without a knife – and puts him on a path to becoming a football coach. It is made all the more maddening when the legislation Elba backed to make it illegal to purchase “zombie knives”, machetes and ninja swords was rejected in May 2024 by the Conservatives. In the aftermath of that news, he seems crushed under the weight of political indifference and can only lament to the camera: “It felt like there was an attachment to swords which may have some traditional, heritage … thing. I just couldn’t understand it.”

    Still, Elba reminds us this is “a marathon not a sprint” and he will continue to do all he can to stop so many lives being destroyed by knife crime. By the time the programme ends, he has presented compelling arguments and practical solutions, met with King Charles, the prime minister and the home secretary. Despite making huge strides in his activism, he stays humble and says he considers himself simply “an amplification device”. But whether he’s a supernatural force, a Hackney boy done good or an amplifier for a noble cause, Elba is at the forefront of a vital documentary.

    Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis aired on BBC One and is on iPlayer now



    Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis review – vital viewing from Hackney’s A-list crusader | Television

    In the powerful and poignant documentary “Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis,” the acclaimed actor and Hackney native delves deep into the heart of London’s knife crime epidemic. Airing on BBC One, this eye-opening film sheds light on the devastating impact of violence on young people in the city and explores the root causes of this urgent crisis.

    Elba, known for his roles in “The Wire” and “Luther,” brings a personal perspective to the issue as a former resident of Hackney, a borough disproportionately affected by knife crime. Through interviews with victims, families, police, and community leaders, he paints a vivid picture of the challenges faced by those caught in the crossfire of this senseless violence.

    The documentary doesn’t shy away from the harsh realities of the situation, highlighting the systemic issues that contribute to the cycle of violence. From lack of opportunities for young people to the influence of gang culture, Elba exposes the complex web of factors driving the crisis and calls for urgent action to address it.

    What sets “Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis” apart is its emphasis on solutions. Elba meets with grassroots organizations and individuals working tirelessly to support at-risk youth and prevent further tragedies. By showcasing these inspiring stories of resilience and hope, the film offers a ray of light in the midst of darkness.

    Overall, “Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis” is a must-watch for anyone concerned about the state of our communities and the future of our young people. It’s a powerful call to action from a passionate advocate for change, and a reminder that we all have a role to play in creating a safer, more just society.

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  • Zombie knife ban won’t solve crisis – but there is hope, says Idris Elba


    Banning the sale of zombie knives is a positive step, but schools need to intervene earlier to help tackle the UK’s knife crime crisis, says Idris Elba.

    The actor, 52, has spent the last year making a documentary for the BBC about solutions to knife crime, during which he met victims’ families, police officers and teenage offenders.

    In addition to early intervention, he told the BBC that ninja swords should be banned and even suggested domestic knives could be made less dangerous.

    “Not all kitchen knives need to have a point on them, that sounds like a crazy thing to say,” he adds, “but you can still cut your food without the point on your knife, which is an innovative way to look at it.”

    A total of 507 children were treated in English hospitals for knife injuries in the 12 months to April 2024, according to the latest figures analysed by the Youth Endowment Fund (YEF).

    “I’ve got three kids,” says Elba. “As a parent, that’s always going through your mind.”

    In the documentary, called Idris Elba: Our Knife Crime Crisis, the Hollywood star meets a 17-year-old boy at Feltham young offender institution who first began carrying a blade when he was 13.

    He grew up in a violent home and had been badly bullied at school for having dandruff.

    “I looked around and saw that the only people who ain’t getting bullied are the people who are this certain way,” the teenager tells Elba, “so I felt the need to become that person.”



    In the wake of recent violence involving zombie knives, many have called for a ban on these dangerous weapons. However, according to actor and activist Idris Elba, simply banning these knives will not solve the underlying crisis.

    In a recent statement, Elba emphasized the need for a comprehensive approach to addressing the root causes of violence, rather than just focusing on one type of weapon. He stressed the importance of investing in education, mental health services, and community programs that can help prevent violence before it starts.

    While a ban on zombie knives may be a step in the right direction, Elba believes that real change will only come from addressing the deeper issues that lead to violence in the first place. By coming together as a community and working towards solutions that address the root causes of violence, there is hope for a safer and more peaceful future.

    Let’s listen to Idris Elba’s wise words and work towards a more holistic approach to addressing violence in our communities. Together, we can create a brighter future for all.

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  • Damson Idris Reponds To Rumor That He Turned Down Marvel’s Offer To Play New T’Challa


    As expected, the recent report that Marvel Studios’ is currently searching for an actor to take over from the late Chadwick Boseman as a new take on T’Challa in the MCU has led to several names being churned out by the rumor mill.

    Damson Idris, the up-and-coming British Snowfall star who was reportedly up for the role of John Stewart in Lanterns prior to Aaron Pierre landing the gig, was said to be one of the actors who passed on the opportunity to play T’Challa, and was asked about the rumor on social media.

    Idris jokingly responded (though not everyone picked up on the sarcasm) that he also “turned down 007, A co-lead film with Daniel Day Lewis and an Eddie Murphy biopic.”


    Pierre is also said to have been approached for this part, and we’ve heard that he was the actor who passed that was mentioned in the original report. If true, it could have been due to his Lanterns commitments, but that may not be the only factor.

    Although the initial rumor suggested that Kevin Feige and co. were searching for a new actor to play a variant of the same character Boseman portrayed, it seems more likely that the studio is actually in the process of casting an actor for the role of the original T’Challa’s son (Toussaint, aka Prince T’Challa), who was introduced at the end of Wakanda Forever.

    Whatever the case may be, it appears quite a few actors believe that accepting the role would be akin to replacing Boseman, and either feel it would be disrespectful to the beloved actor, or simply don’t want the responsibility of filling those particular shoes.

    Whoever ends up accepting the role, the new T’Challa is expected to debut in one of the upcoming Avengers movies before going on to play a bigger part in Black Panther 3.

    During a 2022 interview with the New York Times, director Ryan Coogler admitted that he’d be glad to stay on this franchise for “as long as folks will have me.”

    “I feel blessed that I have the opportunity to work on these movies, bro. When I got asked to do the first one, it was like a moving train. I thank God every day that I was able to jump on it and meet these people, these actors, and to meet Chadwick during some of the last years of his life. I’ll do it as long as folks will have me. But I think it’s bigger than just me or Joe. Between the first and second movie, we made $2 billion at the box office, which is what matters the most to corporations. So I hope that it continues, man. I hope people are still making movies about Wakanda long after we’re gone.” 

    Who would you like to see suit-up as the MCU’s new Black Panther?

    In Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, Queen Ramonda (Angela Bassett), Shuri (Letitia Wright), M’Baku (Winston Duke), Okoye (Danai Gurira), and the Dora Milaje (including Florence Kasumba), fight to protect their nation from intervening world powers in the wake of King T’Challa’s death. As the Wakandans strive to embrace their next chapter, the heroes must band together with the help of War Dog Nakia (Lupita Nyong’o) and Everett Ross (Martin Freeman) and forge a new path for the kingdom of Wakanda. Introducing Tenoch Huerta as Namor, king of a hidden undersea nation, the film also stars Dominique Thorne, Michaela Coel, Mabel Cadena, and Alex Livanalli.





    British actor Damson Idris recently found himself at the center of a major rumor circulating in Hollywood circles. Reports suggested that Idris had turned down an offer from Marvel Studios to play the new T’Challa in the upcoming “Black Panther” sequel.

    However, Idris took to social media to set the record straight and address the rumors head-on. In a heartfelt post, he clarified that he had never been approached by Marvel for the role and that the rumors were completely false.

    Idris expressed his admiration for the character of T’Challa and the legacy left behind by the late Chadwick Boseman. He emphasized his respect for Boseman’s portrayal and stated that he would never seek to replace him in the iconic role.

    Despite the rumors, Idris remains focused on his career and expressed his gratitude for the support of his fans. He assured everyone that he is excited about the future of the “Black Panther” franchise and hopes to see it continue to honor Boseman’s legacy in a meaningful way.

    In conclusion, Damson Idris’s response to the rumor serves as a reminder of the importance of accuracy in reporting and the respect that should be shown to both actors and the characters they portray. Fans can rest assured that Idris remains committed to his craft and looks forward to the future of his career in Hollywood.

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