CJ Davis was shot dead and killed in east London in 2017. He was 14 years old. In this episode John explores how he was forced to leave mainstream education and attend a pupil referral unit, precipitating a fall into a criminal world.

Host: John Simpson, the Times' crime correspondent.

Investigation: If you have something you’d like to tell us you can reach the podcast team by phone, WhatsApp, email and Instagram: 07535-785-774, [email protected] and @wkcjdtips.

Anyone with information can also contact the police on the dedicated incident room number of 020 8345 3775, or 101. You can also make contact via Twitter @MetCC. To give information anonymously contact Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org. The Metropolitan Police Service offers a £20,000 reward for anyone who can provide information leading to the identification and conviction of the person(s) responsible for CJ's murder.

Original Music by Cam Shuck - satellitestudios.co.uk.

Clips used: UK Drill YouTube channel.

Additional music by Jordan Powell (licensed under Creative Commons).

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