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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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