Stabbing Survivor Launches Campaign to Replace Pointed Kitchen Knives with Blunt Ones to Curb Violence

May 21, 2025
Stabbing Survivor Launches Campaign to Replace Pointed Kitchen Knives with Blunt Ones to Curb Violence
  • Following the traumatic experience, Lucas has expressed a fear of using knives in her kitchen and has not cooked since the attack.

  • Lucas's campaign is not only for her but also for future generations, as she hopes to prevent other families from experiencing similar trauma.

  • Expressing her frustration, Lucas questions why survivors like herself must advocate for change instead of lawmakers, emphasizing the need for collective public action to combat the rising knife crime epidemic.

  • Determined to drive change, Lucas stated, 'Evil will not win,' underscoring her commitment to ensuring that similar tragedies do not happen again.

  • The attack, carried out by Axel Rudakubana, resulted in the tragic deaths of three children and injuries to ten others, including Lucas, who was stabbed five times.

  • Her campaign coincides with Knife Crime Awareness Week, which began on May 19, 2025, highlighting the urgent need for action against knife violence.

  • Statistics from the Office for National Statistics indicate that kitchen knives are the most commonly used weapons in homicides, highlighting the urgent need for safety measures.

  • The attacker, Axel Rudakubana, was sentenced to a minimum of 52 years for his crimes, which included the murders of three young girls and the attempted murder of Lucas.

  • Leanne Lucas, a yoga instructor who was injured while protecting children during the Southport stabbings in July 2024, is advocating for a campaign to replace pointed kitchen knives with blunt-ended ones to reduce knife crime fatalities.

  • Lucas's campaign, named the Let's Be Blunt campaign, will be officially launched at a parliamentary reception on May 21, 2025, where she will advocate for her cause in partnership with the Ben Kinsella Trust.

  • Policing minister Dame Diana Johnson affirmed the Government's commitment to a collaborative approach to tackling knife crime, emphasizing the importance of engaging with communities affected by violence.

  • Viners, a knife manufacturer, has been producing blunt-tipped knives since 2020, emphasizing the potential for design improvements to enhance safety.

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