I am writing concerning knife crime after the incident where a teacher, Ann Maguire was fatally stabbed at school by a pupil.

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Ann Maguire

I still feel that we are not getting the message through to young people that knives can kill.

So I believe that it helps the more we raise awareness which is why I set up a knife crime project in the village hall, giving talks on this serious subject.

Over time, I have given a talk on Radio Oxford and written letters to your paper.

Schools should keep raising awareness on the dangers of knives – we must get this message through to them.

Knives Get The Message

Knives can take away a life

Or scar you for life

So my message to young people is don’t do it

Never carry a knife

Knives will take you to the point of no return

But leave you with a lifetime of regrets.

Knives can change your life for ever

But then it is too late to question why did you carry a knife?

For yes, knives are bad news

So please don’t make the headlines.

MAUREEN HANMER

Dairy Ground

Kings Sutton

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