Lorraine star 'traumatised' after witnessing a stabbing as man killed in attack
14.03.2024 - 11:09
/ ok.co.uk
Lorraine star Tyler West has opened up about his tough childhood on a "racist council estate" in South London.
The Kiss FM host, who grew up with his mum Debbie, an NHS nurse, and older brother Lewis, shared some of the struggles they faced.
The 27 year old described bailiffs knocking on the door and not being "sure if there would be food on the table". He told The Mirror that it was "hard to dream" about his future, but described his mum as his "rock" and said that she inspired him to get to where he is now. Speaking to The Mirror, Tyler told of one shocking incident when he witnessed a stabbing outside his house, which left him with severe mental health issues and scared to leave the house.
He said: "On the estate there was a lot of drug dealing, police being called at ridiculous hours. Me and Lewis could have gone down a completely different route. I'm grateful we were able to stay on the right track.
Some of the people I knew back then weren't so lucky. Some went to prison, some were involved in gang culture." Recalling the horrifying stabbing incident from his childhood, Tyler said: "I was coming back from school and some local alcoholics were arguing outside our house. "Mum called the police.
I went upstairs and looked out of the window. One of the men was holding a 12in kitchen knife and began stabbing and slashing at another. It went on for 10 minutes.
Mum ran out to help and I went with her.
The man was in a puddle of blood. She tried to resuscitate him but it was hopeless.
The man lost his life in the middle of the road." This traumatic event deeply affected young Tyler, who was only 14 at the time. For two years, he struggled to leave the house due to severe mental health issues.
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