Noel Gallagher has spoken out against the prevalence of knives in British youth culture, and the "scumbags taking over our streets".
The Oasis guitarist made the comments during the 33rd Silver Clef Lunch at London's Park Lane Hilton where Oasis were being honoured for their contribution to the music industry.
The guitarist was asked about knives taking over the streets and replied: "It's horrible. It's horrible. The scumbags are taking over the streets you know. I don't even know what [David] Cameron and Gordon Brown are going to do about it."
"It all goes back to the Thatcher years. It's a cliché to say it but that's where the rot set in. Me and the missus talk about it at night about how our kids are going to grow up. I don't know what you can do.
"In my day, status was trying to be somebody - do you know what I mean? - not trying to kill somebody. So how's that all changed? It's really, really scary."
The outspoken star also responded to the controversy surrounding his questioning of hip-hop act Jay-Z headlining this year's Glastonbury Festival.
Jay-Z famously opened up his set last Saturday night at Glastonbury with 'Wonderwall'.
Speaking about the controversy, Gallagher said: "For the record, I like Jay-Z so that's my opinion, everybody."
