Thank you to those who joined us for the WALK AGAINST KNIFE CRIME earlier today in Stapleford.
Representatives from Joe’s World, Stapleford Community Group, Chayah Development Project were joined by Stapleford Councillors David Grindell and Bob Brown, as well as a member from St Helens Church, South Broxtowe Police and the Police and Crime Commissioner Caroline Henry and Darren Henry MP.
Leaving Hickings Lane Recreation Ground then walking along Hickings Lane, Church Street and Derby Road into the Walter Parker VC Memorial Square. The group were lead by local youngsters carrying the banner.
We was also joined by Tiggz Dat Author who stopped over in Stapleford on his way from Derby to Nottingham.
Thank you to all those who attended and thank you to all those who spoke.
People are dying, people are crying
It’s not okay, these knives can’t stay
When people are excluded, knives are included
Trying to be seen, only way is to be mean
This isn’t alright, we need to stop the fights
Straight outta school, they think it’s so cool
Stabbing slashing, this shouldn’t be in fashion
The victim had no choice, you have to use your voice
Some people don’t care, let’s stop this nightmare
Using knives, ending lives
If actions don’t change, people will be slayed
Speak out loud, tell the crowd
Knives need to stop they need to go all we need to say is no
We should be fighting, why just stand there we could be uniting
Independent Councillor Richard MacRae 