Knife crime: Tougher sentences would have stopped me

Robert Bragg says he's lost count of the number of people he's stabbed - but that tougher sentences would have encouraged him to stop carrying a knife sooner than he eventually did.

The 26-year-old former gang member, who now works to stop school children picking up weapons, also says his generation need more "opportunities" and "education".

We spoke to Robert about our interview with Home Secretary Sajid Javid on knife crime.

Video journalist: Matt Wareham

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