Mother Calls for Coronation Street Episode on Knife Crime to Be Shown in Schools
A mother whose son was stabbed urges schools to show a Coronation Street episode addressing knife crime to raise awareness among youth
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Greater Manchester: A mother is speaking out after her son was stabbed by an 11-year-old. She watched a recent episode of Coronation Street that tackled knife crime and felt it was powerful.
In the show, a character named Mason Radcliffe faced a brutal attack, which really hit home for her. Her son was just 15 when he was attacked by two boys trying to steal his phone. One of them was only 11.
She thought the storyline was spot on and praised the show for its realistic portrayal of such a serious issue. “It was a brilliant storyline, and touched a lot of people,” she said, noting that her son’s case is still pending in court.
She believes that schools should show this episode to kids to help them understand the dangers of carrying knives. “Education about knife crime needs to start early,” she insisted.
Her son needed hospital treatment for his injuries, but she knows it could have been much worse. The episode showed Mason bleeding heavily after being stabbed, which was a shocking moment for viewers.
In the show, a character named Abi Webster tried to help Mason before the ambulance arrived, but sadly, he didn’t make it. This kind of story can spark important conversations in families about the real-life consequences of knife crime.
She hopes that by airing this episode in schools, it will encourage kids to think twice before getting involved with knives. It’s a conversation that needs to happen, and she believes Coronation Street can help make that happen.