Gang Culture

Kris Jepson speaks exclusively to a former gang member from Newcastle who admits to carrying a knife, claiming it gives him 'protection'.

Growing numbers of girls and women are being recruited into county drug gangs - putting them at risk of violence at the hands of criminals, say campaigners.

The Makki Mosque and Mums United will be running an eight-week programme of education and activities looking at the issue of gang culture.