Murder Victims’ Mums Urge Families to Count Their Knives at Home
Mums of stabbing victims call for families to track kitchen knives to combat knife crime
Southport, Sunderland, UK, Knife Crime, Samantha Madgin, Connor Brown
Southport: Mums of stabbing victims are urging families to keep track of kitchen knives. They want to help fight against knife crime.
The Prime Minister announced new rules to limit online knife sales. This follows a case where a killer bought a knife from Amazon to commit murder. New ID checks will be required for online knife purchases.
Alison Madgin, whose daughter was killed in 2007, believes more needs to be done. She points out that many knives used in crimes come from homes. She suggests families should know how many knives they have.
Alison recommends numbering kitchen knives. This way, families can quickly notice if one is missing. She emphasizes that parents should be aware of their children’s actions.
Alison’s daughter, Samantha, was killed by a teenager in Wallsend. In her memory, Alison and her sister started an anti-knife crime group called Samantha’s Legacy. They work to educate young people about the dangers of knives.
Tanya and Simon Brown also lost their son, Connor, to knife crime in Sunderland. They created the Connor Brown Trust to prevent further tragedies. Tanya suggests using knife blocks to easily see if a knife is missing.
She stresses the importance of education about knives. Everyone has kitchen knives, but they become illegal weapons when taken outside. Tanya encourages parents to be vigilant about their children’s behavior.
The Chronicle started a campaign after several young people were killed by knives. They aim to raise awareness about the dangers of carrying weapons. Sharing stories of victims can help prevent future tragedies.