Paul, Addict Mentor

Paul, born in Bristol, abused as a child. Put himself on the streets at age 16. Frightened. Turned to drink and drugs. Has spent a total of 22 years in prison for crimes including knife crime. He has turned his life around and reaches out to influence young people against addition and carrying or using knives.

Paul is now training to present weekly radio programmes on SWINDON 105.5, Tuesdays 10pm.

Click to listen to his story as he talks with Shirley Ludford.