The grandmother of a man who was fatally wounded in Bournemouth last August, has joined an anti-knife campaign being run in conjunction with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole council.
18 year old Cameron Hamilton was stabbed after an altercation in Bournemouth Square.
His Grandmother Tracy said: “The impacts of knife crime are very real” and is asking, everyone to think twice before carrying a knife which can have serious consequences for them, and potentially devastate other families like hers.”
Various events are taking place over the coming weeks, including theatre workshops, skateboarding and live music.
The scheme is part of the wider Safer BCP partnership, which involves Dorset Police, independent businesses and the council – along with other local groups.
18 year old Thomas Betteridge was cleared of murdering Mr Hamilton after claiming self-defence but was given a nine-year custodial sentence last month for manslaughter and knife possession.
Lennie Hansen, also 18 from Waterlooville, brought the 12.5cm (5in) knife that was used by Betteridge, and was given a 13-month custodial sentence.
To learn more about the Knife Crime Awareness Campaign, and to access the full list of events and activities taking place, click on this link here.
Photo Credit: Dorset Police.
