Heartbreaking Campaign Urges Londoners to End Knife Crime Silence
A powerful new campaign puts grieving mums in the spotlight, sharing gut-wrenching stories of the toughest calls they had to make after their sons were fatally stabbed. Their message? Pick up the phone and anonymously call Crimestoppers with any info on knife crime – it could save lives.
Mums Speak Out: The Hardest Calls
These brave mothers reveal the crushing moments when they had to break devastating news to family. Lillian Serunkuma said, “It can be hard to make the call to say someone is involved in knife crime, especially if it’s someone you know or love. But it’s so much harder if you don’t.”
Yvonne Lawson MBE heartbreakingly recalled, “Godwin was stolen away from us in such a terrible way. My family is broken into pieces… The least we can do is use his memory to change lives.”
Jean Foster warned, “Keeping quiet empowers them. No one is safe if we keep quiet.”
Pastor Lorraine Jones described her moment of shock: “I had to call my mum. It was the hardest call – I was out of breath, my hands were shaking. I was helpless and weak.”
Becky Beston’s pain was raw: “I had to call a stranger about getting Archie embalmed. Ever. If somebody would have made that phone call, my Arch would be here now.”
Crimestoppers and Police Join Forces
The campaign launches with screenings of the mums’ emotional short films at New Scotland Yard, hosted by Commissioner Cressida Dick. These will be supported by heavy-hitting adverts on radio, social media, and popular websites targeting knife crime hotspots across London.
Commissioner Cressida Dick stated, “These tragic accounts will resonate with Londoners. I hope they encourage people to pick up the phone and call Crimestoppers anonymously with any information. You don’t have to name names. Even a tiny piece of info could save a life.”
Mick Duthie, Director of Operations at Crimestoppers, added, “The honesty and courage of these mums is humbling. Everyone who contacts Crimestoppers stays completely anonymous. Together, we can make our communities safer and stop the pain caused by knife crime.”
Why Women Hold The Key
The campaign targets women – mums, sisters, aunties – who often have the greatest influence in communities affected by knife crime. It recognises the tough choice many face in speaking out, offering anonymity to encourage that vital call.
If you have information on knife crime, don’t stay silent. Call Crimestoppers anonymously today – your call could save a life.
