TV firm rapped over Ninja gaff

A TELEVISION company has been criticised by the industry watchdog for allowing a documentary about knife crime to be sponsored by the 18-rated film Ninja Assasin.

Stabbed: The Truth About Knife Crime was broadcast on the Bravo Channel in January this year.

Ofcom stated: "Given the prevalence of knife-related violence in Ninja Assassin, the themes reflected in the credit were not suitable when juxtaposed with a programme that addressed such a sensitive and potentially upsetting subject as knife crime."

Ninja Assassin is about a martial artist's bloody quest for revenge against the gang who slaughtered his best friend.