David Cameron Accuses Radio 1 Of Encouraging Gun and Knife Crime

Tory leader David Cameron has launched an attack on Radio 1 saying certain shows encourage gun and knife crime.

Cameron was referring specifically to the Saturday night schedule which features Tim Westwood’s hip-hop show.

He made the comments on Tuesday night at a British Society of Magazine Editors bash.

He said: “I would say to Radio 1, do you realise that some of the stuff you play on Saturday nights encourages people to carry guns and knives?"

But Radio 1 have denied the allegations, saying in a statement: "Radio 1 strongly refutes any suggestion that the station condones or encourages knife or gun culture.

"The station takes its responsibilities very seriously and has strict producer guidelines that govern all of the output.

"Hip-hop is a huge international genre with a vibrant UK scene and that music reflects the sometimes harsher realities of people's lives and cultures."

Cameron defended his stance saying the comments proved he has "the courage to speak up when you see something that is wrong" despite the fact that "you will get a lot of bricks thrown at you."