A knife crime charity set up after Swindon teenager Owen Dunn was stabbed to death has marked its first anniversary.
Who was Owen Dunn?He was stabbed in Mazurek Way in the town, where he was cycling to see his girlfriend.of murdering the 18-year-old and were jailed for a total of 31 years.
Detective Chief Inspector Phil Walker, of the Major Crime Investigation Team at Wiltshire Police said: "This case was shocking and challenging for everyone involved.”"We lost a son, a brother, a grandson, a nephew and a friend", they said.Owen’s World was set up following Owen’s death, to help tackle the issue of knife crime.Joanne Davis set up Owen’s World and is now the founder and CEO.Joanne spoke to Owen’s family, and then the charity grew from there.
“We’ve got so much support we’re recognised all over the country. It just seems to be moving forward. As long as we’re getting through to at least one child, then our work has been good.“It was just lovely to see everybody, celebrating what we’ve done in the last year but at the same time, it’s a devastating reminder of why we’re doing it.
She said: “Keep watching, keep showing your kids, keep talking to them, keep checking them and make them aware that you are there and they can come to you for anything that they’re worried about because you could potentially save your child from losing their lives.”
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