Norfolk mum whose son was stabbed to death in Ipswich wants Bleed Control Kits installed across East

A mum from Norfolk who lost her son after to a stabbing is raising money to get specialist kits which stem extreme blood loss installed in the East.

It's after Raymond James Quigley - who was known as James - died at the start of the year in the centre of Ipswich, after he was stabbed.

"It's very important that these are out here"

We spoke to James' mum, Margaret Oakes:

"I think it's very important that these are out here, because I don't think there's many around. I decided to speak to Daniel Baird's foundation and his mum who first started this campaign Lynne. We had a conversation and it started from there.

"We're also working with Norfolk Accident Rescue Service on this campaign. Half of the foundation's money will go to them, to also save a life.

"As they are not funded and I think it's really important that they are."

What's in a Bleed Control Kit?

Margaret told us more about Bleed Control Kits: "These kits can stop and prevent a bleed. They can help stop lung collapses, if somebody has had a car accident- for example...

"They are bright red bags that are full of specialist equipment, such as dressings, scissors, gauzes, tourniquets and PPE, which stem extreme blood loss, until paramedics arrive on a scene."

More details can be seen below:

Two 18 year old accused of James' murder are to go on trial in December.

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