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Man due in court for stabbing teenage actor in London

A teenager was in critical condition in hospital on Monday after being stabbed at an underground station in London, police said.

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  • Published: 21:49 May 26, 2008
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  • Young actor Robert Knox, seen here with his mother, has a small role in the upcoming movie "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince".
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London: A 21-year-old man will face the court on Tuesday for the murder of teenage actor Rob Knox.

Karl Bishop, will also be charged with wounding five other people.

Knox, who has small role in the upcoming "Harry Potter and the Half-Blood Prince" was fatally stabbed during a fight outside a pub in Sidcup, Kentearly on Saturday.

Robert Knox became the 14th teenager to be murdered in the capital this year, once again propelling the issue of youth violence to the top of the political agenda.

Meanwhile, another teenager was in critical condition in hospital on Monday after being stabbed at an underground station in London, police said.

The 19-year-old was found with a stab wound to his abdomen at in east London on Sunday night.

Close by, a second 19-year-old was found. He suffered head injuries, but his condition is not life-threatening.

Police are investigating the incident.

The recent spate of knife attacks has sparked new debate about the issue.

"With knives there are no winners and only losers. If you are a person who carries a knife, think about the consequences before you carry the knife," said Knox's father Colin, 55.

"If you carry a knife there's the intention to use it, so please don't do that for the sake of my son."

In response to the incident, Police Minister Tony McNulty said the government had done "much of what we can in terms of legislation" and said there would be "no knee-jerk reaction".

In a separate incident, the body of another teenage boy was found by police. He had suffered "a sustained and vicious beating", was found in a park.

The 16-year-old Asian was found on Sunday night in Crow Nest Park in Dewsbury, West Yorkshire Police said.

Detective Superintendent Chris Thompson said the cause of death had not yet been established but said the boy "had been subjected to a sustained and vicious beating".

He said the motive for the attack was also unclear.

"We would like to appeal for anyone who was in the park between 2 pm and 8 pmon Monday to come forward and help us build a clearer picture of events," he said.

Do you think teenagers are being intentionally targeted? Why? What measures can be taken to increase their security in view of the recent attacks? Tell us at letter2editor@gulfnews.com or fill in the form below to send your comments.


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I think that the Media, particularly the "Show-business" plays a major role, to the behavior of teenagers. These markets have to understand their responsibility. Other base-factors such us upbringing, family, social surroundings, schools; teachers are rather individual responsibilities, resting on the shoulder of the concerned. We need to be more compassionate, understanding, wise "Role Models". It?s important to understand that we all are responsible, not just the government.
Mehtap
Dubai,UAE
Posted: May 27, 2008, 12:36

The government has to take serious action to control security, because all social-environment factor responsibility rests on the shoulder of the security department of a country.
Jamal
Dubai,UAE
Posted: May 27, 2008, 10:28

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