kNOwKnifeCrime

kNOwKnifeCrime is a youth anti Knifecrime campaign in memory of Colin McGinty.

[kNOwKnifeCrime @KKC_CIC]

A father’s truth: knives don’t defend — they destroy.
Peter says knife crime is out of control. Almost 1 in 5 teachers have seen students with knives in school — that’s why education matters.
#kNOwKnifeCrime #education #youthantiknifecrime #prevention

[kNOwKnifeCrime @KKC_CIC]

In this video, Cath Burns from @HolyNamePrimary
explains why having open conversations with young people about knife crime matters and how involving them in positive, community-focused work can lead to real outcomes.
#kNOwKnifeCrime

[kNOwKnifeCrime @KKC_CIC]

Our work with @Merseyrail began with 2 bleed control kits in Formby stations. This has now been rolled out across the network, with kits in every station & staff shown how to use them. A positive step for safety across the region!
#knowknifecrime #community

[Lancashire Violence Reduction Network @LancsVRN]

Day 1 of #Sceptre, national knife crime awareness week 🙌

With @in_mcginty, 22 young people + our Champions mentors walked 10 miles, ending at Blackburn Cathedral’s Knife Bench to share reflections.

We're so proud of everyone that took part today! 👏

@ASFCcommunity @BRFCTrust

[Lancashire Violence Reduction Network @LancsVRN]

Day two of #Sceptre took us to @pnecommunity with @in_mcginty, @Knifesaversuk & @JJeffect18.

Around 40 young people heard real stories about the impact of knife crime on victims and families, before getting practical bleed control training. 👏

#KnifeCrimeAwareness

[Maghull High School @MaghullHighsch]

Our runners have arrived to take place in this morning’s #kNOwknifecrime event in Southport. Good luck to all those taking part 🏃🏽🏃🏼‍♀️💙 @in_mcginty

[Wigan Athletic Community Trust @LaticsCommunity]

In Southport, they were joined by @in_mcginty and the Southport Learning Trust who cheered them on as they began the first leg of their journey! 👏

Thank you to all of the young people and staff who came out to show their support.

#wafc 🔵⚪️ | @LancsVRN

[Greenbank High School @greenbankhs]

Our pupils completed a run on Friday for the #kNOwknifecrime event. Well done to everyone involved 🏃🏻‍♀️👏🏻

@in_mcginty @SouthportLTrust #kNOwKnifeCrime

[kNOwKnifeCrime @KKC_CIC]

Great to hear from Mrs Ferrigan from @MonksdownSchool who shared her experience of working with the campaign. Through incredible fundraising efforts, schools have helped fund bleed control equipment & emergency first aid sessions for pupils. Real impact led by young people. ❤️

[kNOwKnifeCrime @KKC_CIC]

OpSceptre was a huge success. We joined Lancashire VRN and the Lancashire Champions Programme for a 10 mile walk carrying a heart sculpture made from surrendered knives, the aim being to raise money to fund bleed control equipment and first aid training in the region!

[kNOwKnifeCrime @KKC_CIC]

@MonksdownLC @cashforkidsliv Absolutely loved this session @MonksdownLC

[kNOwKnifeCrime @KKC_CIC]

@MonksdownLC @arrivanorthwest Thank you @MonksdownLC @arrivanorthwest ❤️

[kNOwKnifeCrime @KKC_CIC]

On Friday kids from the North L’pool Learning Network relay event visited the @arrivanorthwest team to say thank you. Arriva sponsored the children and raised funds that will now support @Knifesaversuk bleed control kits and @ElevateEBP Mini Medics first aid sessions in schools!

[kNOwKnifeCrime @KKC_CIC]

@KensingPrimary thank you for an incredible day yesterday!
Our team loved working with your students.
Watch this space for the amazing outcome from our anti knife crime workshops 👀👀👀
#youthantiknifecrime #antiknifecrime

[kNOwKnifeCrime @KKC_CIC]

Schools across Sefton came together to say NO to knife crime. Students ran school to school, passing a bleed control kit as a symbolic baton. Every school now has life-saving equipment on site. Chapter 2 — April 2026. Watch this space! 👀

#knowknifecrime

[kNOwKnifeCrime @KKC_CIC]

@LancsVRN @LaticsCommunity Amazing work guys 💙

[kNOwKnifeCrime @KKC_CIC]

Colin’s dad shares what happened after he was told his son had died — the reality of knife crime that’s rarely seen. Last year over 3000 children aged 10–17 were caught carrying a knife in England and Wales. One decision can change everything.
#kNOwKnifeCrime

[kNOwKnifeCrime @KKC_CIC]

If you’re not sure how to make it visible to the public in an emergency, you can register your equipment on the GoodSAM app — helping people locate it quickly when every second counts.
👉 Register here: https://t.co/t7dyiY8MUb

[kNOwKnifeCrime @KKC_CIC]

Over 3,000 children were caught carrying knives in 2024.
At #kNOwKnifeCrime, we’re working with schools to educate and empower young people to make safer choices.
👉 https://t.co/DjvcyTopWO

#YouthVoice #EducationSavesLives

[kNOwKnifeCrime @KKC_CIC]

@MonksdownLC
@MonksdownSchool

[kNOwKnifeCrime @KKC_CIC]

Wishing all the Pride of Britain regional finalists the very best of luck this week. Throwing it back to last year when the campaign was named the NW Fundraiser of the Year, an unforgettable moment being surprised during a school assembly!
Watch here 👉 https://t.co/V1IjlIjOdK