Grieving Brooke Kinsella today makes a heart-rending plea to end knife crime as she lays murdered brother Ben to rest.
She says: "Enough is enough. Do something now to make sure your brother, sister, son, or best friend's life doesn't end the same awful way."
The former EastEnders star speaks out as official figures disclose that a knife attack is carried out every four minutes, adding urgency to the Mirror's Stop Knives, Save Lives campaign. She declares: "The problem is far worse than imagined. It's why we have to act so quickly.
"We have to inform youngsters and parents of the brutal truth and work hard, right now, to get rid of this menace. I'm so glad the Mirror is spotlighting the terrifying facts. Hopefully, it will shake us up."
Brooke, 25 yesterday, says: "Ben's personality was so bright we've asked people to come in colourful clothes.
"There'll be lots of sunglasses, too. They'll help hide our tears. It's going to be a totally overwhelming day."
Gordon Brown yesterday urged people not to try to break up street violence.
After saying his thoughts were with the Kinsella family today, he said: "You have to be very careful. Phone the police and get them to take the necessary action."
The Premier added: "If you have a knife you could end up in prison. That's the message we have to get across."
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