Please Protect Abraham
By BBC Radio 4
In Hackney, 2007, 15-year-old Abraham saves a stranger from a brutal attack. That split-second decision and act of astonishing bravery changes his life forever.
Journalist Sam Holder has been following Abraham's story for years. Together with Abraham's friends and family, they retrace how this young boy finds himself in fear of his own life.
This multi-award-winning series explores the protections in place for witnesses of violent crimes, the obligations for witnesses to give evidence in court, and what can be done if someone feels their life is at risk.
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10. Justice
Abraham’s family and friends keep searching for justice. -
9. Inquest
Four years on… Abraham’s inquest takes place. -
8. Silence
The investigation begins. -
7. Just Pray
Abraham’s friends and family retrace the events of Sunday 25 March, 2018. -
6. The Parcel
Abraham’s attempts to separate himself from his deepest fears are thwarted. -
5. Recognition
Abraham makes a worrying discovery when he comes back to visit his mum. -
4. Escape
Abraham takes matters into his own hands. -
3. Testify
Abraham decides his next steps - and hopes to be protected in return. -
2. Betrayal
Abraham begins to receive both threats to stay silent and pressure to speak out. -
1. Hackney, 2007
How do we protect those who do the right thing?
