Dance Teacher's Plea After Southport Stabbing: Ban Pointed Knives

Southport Stabbing Survivor Launches Campaign to Ban Pointed Kitchen Knives A year after a horrific stabbing incident at a Taylor Swift-themed dance class in Southport, England, dance teacher Leanne Lucas is spearheading a campaign to ban pointed kitchen knives. The attack left three young girls dead and several others, including Lucas, with serious injuries. "It's been really difficult," Lucas shared in an interview with ITV News, describing the lasting emotional toll. The attacker, armed with a kitchen knife purchased online, inflicted five stab wounds on Lucas as she bravely shielded her students. This tragedy has prompted Lucas to create the "Let's Be Blunt" campaign, urging people to replace their pointed knives with blunt-ended alternatives. The campaign is gaining traction during National Knife Crime Awareness Week. The ITV News report features interviews with Lucas and emphasizes the potential for reducing serious harm with this simple change. Lucas's determination to prevent future tragedies highlights the importance of proactive measures to enhance community safety and prevent knife crime.