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The multi-award-winning story of Abraham Badru: a 15-year-old boy who became celebrated as a hero, but lived his life in fear. And the battle to protect him.

In Hackney, 2007, 15-year-old Abraham saves a stranger from a brutal attack. That split-second decision and act of astonishing bravery changes his life forever.

Journalist Sam Holder has been following Abraham's story for years. Together with Abraham's friends and family, they retrace how this young boy finds himself in fear of his own life.

This multi-award-winning series explores the protections in place for witnesses of violent crimes, the obligations for witnesses to give evidence in court, and what can be done if someone feels their life is at risk.

Episodes available: indefinitely

Episodes to download

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    10. Justice

    Fri 16 Dec 2022

    Abraham鈥檚 family and friends keep searching for justice.

  • 9. Inquest

    Thu 15 Dec 2022

    Four years on鈥� Abraham鈥檚 inquest takes place.

  • 8. Silence

    Wed 14 Dec 2022

    The investigation begins.

  • 7. Just Pray

    Tue 13 Dec 2022

    Abraham鈥檚 friends and family retrace the events of Sunday 25 March, 2018.

  • 6. The Parcel

    Mon 12 Dec 2022

    Abraham鈥檚 attempts to separate himself from his deepest fears are thwarted.

  • 5. Recognition

    Fri 9 Dec 2022

    Abraham makes a worrying discovery when he comes back to visit his mum.

  • 4. Escape

    Thu 8 Dec 2022

    Abraham takes matters into his own hands.

  • 3. Testify

    Wed 7 Dec 2022

    Abraham decides his next steps - and hopes to be protected in return.

  • 2. Betrayal

    Tue 6 Dec 2022

    Abraham begins to receive both threats to stay silent and pressure to speak out.

  • 1. Hackney, 2007

    Mon 5 Dec 2022

    How do we protect those who do the right thing?

  • Introducing Please Protect Abraham

    Mon 28 Nov 2022

    How stepping in to be a hero changed one young man鈥檚 life forever.

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