Praising Knife Crime Campaigners at Redditch Baptist Church

I praised local campaigners, police and community leaders following a moving knife crime awareness event at Redditch Baptist Church. The event featured Adam, speaking publicly for the first time about surviving a knife attack fifteen years ago and Peter Martin, founder of Redditch Self‑Defence and Youth Engagement, who has dedicated his life to educating young people on the dangers of knives. I described their stories as a powerful reminder of the devastating reality of knife crime and thanked all involved for creating a space for honest discussion, highlighting the importance of prevention, early intervention, and community action.