Soap storyline highlights dangerous consequences of knife carrying

Last week, viewers of ITV’s Coronation Street saw Mason Radcliffe left fighting for his life after being viciously attacked by his brothers with a zombie knife.

The dramatic scenes saw Mason in a critical condition after being stabbed by his brothers, Matty and Logan.

The storyline escalated when Mason was shown photographs taken at the crime scene of another character’s death which revealed that his brothers were behind the murder.

Determined to take his brothers down, Mason searched their flat and found a WWII helmet, matched to the one listed in Becky’s case file, and handed it in to the police station. The brothers come looking for Mason intent on brutal revenge.

Mason is stabbed by his brothers, and as news of the stabbing spreads around the street, the whole community is left shocked and horrified, with the tragedy affecting each resident.

The storyline shines a light on the tragic consequences that carrying a knife can bring.

Although knife crime in South Wales remains relatively low, one knife incident is one too many. By choosing to carry a knife, you are much more likely to get hurt by one.

#NotTheOne is a campaign jointly funded by the South Wales Police and Crime Commissioner, the Wales Violence Prevention Unit and South Wales Police.

It takes an early intervention approach to knife-crime prevention, supporting trusted adults, including parents, teachers, police officers and youth workers, in educating 11 to 16 year olds on the dangers and consequences of carrying a knife.

There is always a way to live a life without knives. If knives are affecting your life or the life of someone you know, you don’t have to face it alone.

Please speak to someone you trust about your concerns. More information, as well as campaign resources, can be found at Help and advice - NotTheOne.