16 May
Garth Muir, 39, was stabbed with a samurai sword in an attack at a house in in Corby, Northants. A second man was also injured. A 26-year-old man has been charged with the murder.
27 May
Thomas Grant, 19, was stabbed to death on a train in Cumbria when he intervened to help a woman. He was studying history and Arabic at St Andrews University in Fife and planned to join the Army when he graduated. A 21-year-old man has been charged with Mr Grant´s murder.
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Police goes 'techno' West Midlands Police have developed an educational package ‘Tooled up for School” which is specifically aimed at children from 11 years up to 16-year-old. The pack which was part of an educational campaign called "One knife, One Life" also includes a music video presenting rap and soul music which highlights the devastating effects weapons can have in schools and for young people in general. |
The music track and video have been released for sale and have been sent to youths through internet marketing. Clips of the DVD have also been sent to young people by video-phone messaging.
Bev Layton said: "We are trying to get to young people through the technology they use."
The thought provoking educational pack includes a documentary featuring a fictional stabbing along with interviews with families and friends of victims of actual knife attacks.
| "You can actually hear a pin drop, they are so focused." Bev Layton |
Bev Layton says young people are first shown the documentary following a workshop where the subject is discussed with police officers. She says the package gets the students attention. “You can actually hear a pin drop, they are so focused … and it also makes them realize what effect it would have on their parents.” "Young peple are getting the message of staying safe and resisting the need to carry weapons." |
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Ms Layton said: "It is enjoyable to see that the package is working. We are more than happy."