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Violent Crime · SouthwarkJohn Boyega reflects on Damilola Taylor's death in new BBC documentary
Actor John Boyega features in a new BBC Two documentary, "Damilola: The Untold Story," reflecting on the 2000 killing of his childhood friend Damilola Taylor. Boyega hopes the film will shed light on the lasting effects of the tragedy on the Peckham community.
Southwark2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 77 · Hype 18
Violent Crime · SouthwarkJohn Boyega recalls Damilola Taylor's death in new BBC documentary
Hollywood actor John Boyega has shared his experiences of the psychological impact following the death of his childhood friend Damilola Taylor. The pair were schoolmates in Peckham, and Boyega was among the last to see Damilola alive before he was fatally stabbed in November 2000.
Southwark3 min readTrust 50 · Craft 65 · Hype 45
Violent Crime · SouthwarkDamilola Taylor killing revisited in new BBC documentary
A new BBC Two documentary, Damilola: The Untold Story, examines the fatal stabbing of 10-year-old Damilola Taylor in Peckham in November 2000. It includes accounts from family, friends, and actor John Boyega, and discusses the rise of knife crime.
Southwark3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41- Courts · City of London
David Sullivan sues BBC for over £150m
David Sullivan is suing the BBC for over £150 million at the High Court. The lawsuit follows a June Panorama documentary that detailed allegations of sexually exploitative and predatory behaviour from seven women. Sullivan resigned as joint chairman of West Ham before the programme aired.
City of London3 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41 
Violent Crime · SouthwarkJohn Boyega speaks on childhood friend Damilola Taylor's killing in new documentary
Actor John Boyega will share his experiences of the killing of his childhood friend Damilola Taylor in a new BBC documentary. 'Damilola: The Untold Story' will explore the 10-year-old's final 24 hours and the impact on the Peckham community.
Southwark2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 57 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · SouthwarkJohn Boyega to feature in Damilola Taylor documentary
Actor John Boyega will appear in a new BBC documentary, 'Damilola: The Untold Story', focusing on the final 24 hours of his childhood friend Damilola Taylor's life. The film will explore the impact of Taylor's 2000 killing in Peckham.
Southwark2 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41
Violent Crime · LondonWomen detail child exploitation by London drug gangs
Four women have spoken out about their experiences of being targeted by drug gangs as children, detailing manipulation, sexual exploitation, and a perceived failure by authorities to protect them. The BBC documentary 'Britain's Forgotten Girls' highlights their stories.
London4 min readTrust 42 · Craft 65 · Hype 41