Over the last month, we have been sharing the stories of families who have lost a loved one at the hands of a knife, in the hopes of raising awareness of the dangers of knife crime and the shattering effects it has on those involved.

Detective Superintendent Al Curtis from our Major Crime Team said: “These are not all premeditated attacks by people who sought out specialist or adapted knives, most are incidents involving easily accessible, general household items which have caused deadly consequences as a result of momentary madness whether that be at home, on a night out, or in the street. 

“Not only does it impact the family and friends of those who have lost their loved one, it is then the subsequent ripple effect on everybody involved whether they witnessed the incident as it happened or the emergency services who have helped the victim in seeking urgent medical attention. 

“Knife crime can impact people from any walk of life, that is why campaigns like this are so important, and the bravery shown by families in coming forward and talking about such a traumatic time in their lives, is admirable.”

All films are now available to watch, so if you haven’t already, hear directly from the families of Sachin Hawkins, Jack Howes and Tom Gaughan; Shira, Rebekah, Ray, Candice and Tom’s little girl.