Mums of stabbing victims are calling on families to track kitchen knives to combat knife crime. They emphasize the importance of awareness and prevention.
Southport: Mums of stabbing victims are urging families to keep track of knives at home. They want to help fight against knife crime.
The Prime Minister announced new plans to stop online knife sales to young people. This follows a case where a killer ordered a knife from Amazon. New rules will require ID checks for online knife purchases and deliveries.
Alison Madgin, whose daughter Samantha was killed in 2007, believes more needs to be done. She points out that many knife crimes involve knives taken from homes. Alison suggests families should know how many knives they have and even number them for easy tracking.
She advises parents to check if their kids take knives from the kitchen. “If you notice one is missing, do something,” she says. Alison and her family started an anti-knife crime group in Samantha’s memory.
In Sunderland, Tanya and Simon Brown created the Connor Brown Trust after their son was killed in 2019. They also stress the importance of keeping kitchen knives visible. Tanya suggests using knife blocks to easily spot missing knives.
“Education about knives is crucial,” she says. “Everyone has kitchen knives, but they become illegal weapons when taken outside.” They encourage parents to be aware of their children’s activities.
The Chronicle launched a campaign to raise awareness about knife violence after several young people lost their lives. They aim to share stories to highlight the dangers of carrying knives.
