Knife crime: Fighting for change after Ronan Kanda’s death

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When 16-year-old Ronan Kanda was stabbed to death outside his home in Wolverhampton, his family’s world changed forever. His killers, who were also British Asian, were teenagers from the same school. But despite their pain, his mum, Pooja, and sister, Nikita, channelled their grief into action, campaigning against knife crime and calling for tougher laws. Last year, their efforts led to Ronan’s Law, tightening online knife sales, but their fight for change isn't over. In this episode, they share their memories of Ronan and the impact of his loss, and discuss the challenges of turning personal pain into a public campaign. If you’ve been affected by knife crime or grief, you’ll find a list of organisations that can provide help and support at bbc.co.uk/actionline. The biggest stories affecting Asian Network listeners across the UK. With Amber Haque. Produced in Birmingham by Samsaara Productions for BBC Asian Network.