Episode 438: Two hospitalised following violent attack at funeral of gangland victim Brandon Ledwidge
30 November 2023 - 20 minsA melee at the funeral of a gangland victim, two men injured and taken to hospital and another incidence of shocking violence in a city being seen as lawless.
Nicola speaks with Niall Donald as they update listeners on the funeral of gun victim Brandon Ledwige which spilled over into a frightening fight involving a wheel brace and knives
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