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Mother's Grief Fuels Knife Crime Documentary
14 Jan
Summary
- Mother's documentary raises awareness of knife crime realities.
- Mikey Roynon, 16, was fatally stabbed with a zombie knife.
- The film explores Mikey's life and charity work against violence.
A grieving mother has channeled her pain into a powerful documentary shedding light on the devastating consequences of knife crime. Hayley Ryall's life was irrevocably altered in June 2023 when her 16-year-old son, Mikey Roynon, was fatally stabbed with a zombie knife. The attack occurred days before Mikey was set to complete his GCSE exams.
Ryall collaborated with presenter Laura Whitmore to create 'House Party Killer.' This documentary aims to dispel the normalization of knife carrying among young people and raise critical awareness. It explores Mikey's childhood and transition into adulthood, alongside the evidence surrounding his tragic death. The film also highlights the work of Ryall's charity, Mikey's World, and its bleed kit campaign.
Beyond immediate aid, Ryall's charity is pioneering knife crime prevention strategies, with plans for a virtual reality initiative. The documentary, set to air on Sky and Prime Video, offers a poignant look at loss, the ongoing pain of a parent who has lost a child, and a determined effort to effect change through awareness and proactive measures.
