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Gangs, Guns and the Police
Panorama asks if the police have lost control of the streets of Salford and examines how a community can beat the cycle of guns and gangs.
When a seven-year-old boy and his mother were targeted and shot on their doorstep, it became clear that a gang war in Salford had reached a shocking low. That came after the assassination of a mayoral candidate, as well as machete, grenade and chainsaw attacks.
Panorama asks if the police have lost control of the streets and examines how a community can beat the cycle of guns and gangs.
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Fri 12 Feb 201603:30
BBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
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Credits
| Role | Contributor |
|---|---|
| Reporter | Catrin Nye |
| Producer | Owen Phillips |
| Editor | Ceri Thomas |
Broadcasts
- Mon 8 Feb 201620:30BBC One except Wales & Wales HD
- Mon 8 Feb 201623:25BBC One Wales HD & Wales only
- Wed 10 Feb 201603:30BBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only
- Fri 12 Feb 201600:15BBC Two except Scotland
- Fri 12 Feb 201600:45BBC Two Scotland
- Fri 12 Feb 201603:30BBC News Channel BBC News UK & BBC News UK HD only