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Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall backs Idris Elba call for action on kitchen knives
Luther star Elba has called for a ban on kitchen knives with a pointed end, in a bid to tackle knife crime.
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Celebrity chef Hugh Fearnley-Whittingstall has backed a call by actor Idris Elba to take action on kitchen knives
(Victoria Jones/PA)
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Charlotte McLaughlin, PA Senior Entertainment Reporter
February 11, 2025 at 9:26am GMT
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