Little Boy Blue

Gangs are such a worry for some young people and their families. If you're in the gang you could be lead into all sorts of trouble and if you are out of the gang you are likely to be bullied by them.

I am so glad my DGC are sports mad. Hopefully as they get older, they will concentrate on that and mix with nice likeminded children and families along the way.

I'm not sure Grannyknot but I would imagine it would be him and/or the big lad mentioned by Lucky who took his anger out on his mum but was clearly terrified of the gang. At least his mum thank fully did the right thing and made an honest statement to the police, unlike most of the other parents.

I don't see it as voyeuristic at all BlueBelle just showing the complexity of the investigation when the police knew who had done it quite early on, but then struggled to get the essential proof they needed. Just shows how fragile life is doesn't it? Poor little boy doing his football training one minute and shot dead the next.

Am watching it, feel so sorry for the the decent families involved with those vile bullies, they are like that because of the parents they have, they never stood a chance since they drew breath. That large boy was beaten within an inch of his life, his frustration and bad language is fear, a prisoner in his own home for two years, that family should have been moved and rehoused as his family are hardworking and doing the right thing. The boy that his the gun again out of fear from those bullies, don't know what happens to them but the hate goes through them like a stick of rock and can't see them ever having an ounce of humanity in them. Brilliantly acted and sensitively done. Heart goes out to Ryys's family, they live with this every day. It shows there are far more honest good people in the world and how a few can ruin lives.

This case had me in tears when it was on the news at the time, it only seems like yesterday. I am watching this dramatization though, it gives more of an in sight into the police`s side of things as well as the families.

The focus is on the police investigation and the community (so I don't feel that it is voyeuristic), much as the previous one on Shannon Matthews (I think it is made by the same producer). It doesn't linger where it doesn't have to.

gilly I wonder whether it is that boy from the nice family who was bullied in to hiding that gun. I feel very sorry for him.

I also feel sorry for the mother who wants to do the right thing, I can't begin to think what it must be like to have a giant son like hers who is impossible to control.

The most touching moment for me was when the hospital staff said that a hospital porter had gone out to get and made the bed where he was laid out, in all the Everton gear when he heard that Rhys had been a fan. How lovely. Gives one faith in humanity despite some of the other characters.

I found it too voyaistic so stopped watching I know the family had to agree to it being made but it felt uncomfortable viewing for me That's probably just me

I think maybe you did right grannylyn It is very sad. Especially when it's true.

I decided not to watch, I seem to be easily upset these days !'

I am watching too Grannyknot. I found the first episode heartbreaking and my son warned me not to watch it. Seeing the artificial grass and the goal posts in the garden just reminds me of my little 7 year old, footy mad, grandson. My son has created a little mini-pitch for him at the side of the back garden and its almost identical to the one little Rhys had. Poor little lamb.

Like others have said I can't understand the mentality of the mothers trying to cover up such a brutal act. I can't remember the names but (the house that's bugged) the parents are almost condoning what their vile, monster of a son has done. Would that evidence be allowed in court though? Just wondering.

My son says that the lad who eventually grasses"tells all" has had to be given a new identity. I can understand why.

Yes we aare watching. It's heartbreaking.

Yes it makes for sad viewing, I agree with Marmark about those parents.

I am,Grannyknot,brilliant viewing,some of those mothers,god help the kids.