Having lived on the outskirts of London for most of my life, I have observed various aspects of the city. This includes witnessing crime in certain areas. Camera clubs often favour happy images that judges might want on their walls, which can be limiting for photographers. Photography as a form of communication does not need to be cheerful and light-hearted. Motivated by this perspective, I decided to create a project with a serious message to encourage judges to consider more substantial work. Tragically, a family friend's son was stabbed and died in London. I attended much of the court case that followed. As a result of the issue of knife crime in London and a desire to convey a serious point through photography, I produced this sombre series of images.