Ronan's Law protects others and honours his legacy

NEARLY 60,000 blades have been surrendered or seized since July last year, in a major boost to tackling the knife crime epidemic.

- BY DAVE BURKE Political Correspondent

Ronan Kanda & mum Pooja, also below left Idris Elba & and family of Ronan Kanda

ON June 29, 2022, my only son, Ronan, was walking home when two boys, aged 16 at the time, stabbed him twice - once through his abdomen and once through his heart with a 22-inch ninja sword.

One of Ronan's murderers had bought the weapon online and collected it on the day of the attack using a fake ID at the post office. I knew this could not be allowed to continue.

I first met Sir Keir Starmer at the back of a café near Euston when he was Leader of the Opposition. Sir Keir gave me his word that, if he came to power, ninja swords would be banned.

I have worked with key figures in government to ensure the ban was implemented properly through the introduction of Ronan's Law.

Before I am a knife crime campaigner, I am a grieving mother. I grieve my beautiful, kind son Ronan every day.