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30 May
Karl Melling, 20, was discovered by police in a Liverpool street. He had suffered several stab wounds.
2 February
Craig Shorrock 37, was stabbed to death in a flat in Dumfries. He was killed as he tried to rob a man at his home.
Following links that might be useful to those wanting to explore the subject further.
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Victim support is a charity which helps people cope with crime. They provide free and confidential support along with information to help people deal with their experiences. www.victimsupport.org.uk |
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The Be Safe project provides education to young people in schools or any groups run for young people. www.besafeproject.org.uk |
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Crime reduction. A government body providing information and resources for people working to reduce crime in their local area. www.crimereduction.gov.uk |
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Cruse bereavement care is a charity providing a support service to anyone who has been bereaved. www.crusebereavementcare.org.uk |
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National Association for the care and resettlement of offenders Charity working to promote the care and resettlement of offenders in the community. www.nacro.org.uk |
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Provides an anonymous freephone number for callers who have information about a crime in the UK. www.crimestoppers-uk.org |
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Crime concern is a charity working to prevent crime and create safer communities. www.crimeconcern.org.uk |
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The Bar Council. Governing body of the barristers branch of the legal profession in England and Wales. www.barcouncil.org.uk |
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The Compassionate Friends. Support for bereaved parents and their families by people who have been similarly bereaved. www.tcf.org.uk |
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Support after murder or manslaughter. Charity providing support to families bereaved by murder or manslaughter. www.samm.org.uk |
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Charity helping people to improve home and community security. www.neighbourhoodwatch.net |
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Charity providing 24-hour support for people who are feeling depressed, isolated or in despair. www.samaritans.org.uk |
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A guide to human rights of victims and witnesses. www.yourrights.org.uk |
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The Crown Prosecution Service is responsible for prosecuting criminal cases investigated by the police in England and Wales.www.cps.gov.uk |