Stephen Graham backs #NoMoreKnives campaign

Liverpool actor Stephen Graham's throwing his weight between our No More Knives campaign as we continue to call for an end to knife violence on the streets

Stephen who grew up in Knowsley, and is best known for his roles in This is England, Snatch and Boardwalk Empire said: " I'm asking you to do the right thing. Chose life, not a life"

It comes as Knowsley Council say they're working with the Police, and Youth services to raise awarenss of the issue.

The campaign follows the deaths of Sam Cook in Liverpool, and Adam Ellison’s fatal stabbing in Prescot, just two weeks later

Police School Liaison Officers are engaging with pupils across the borough’s secondary schools to ensure they understand the dangers of carrying a knife and awareness raising is also taking place at Knowsley Youth Mutual, targeting young people aged 11-19 years.

Inspector Andy Cunningham, Knowsley’s Targeted Team Inspector, said “We know that tackling knife crime is a real team effort"

"Whilst we have a key role in educating and enforcing, more can be achieved if we pool our resources and raise awareness through all available channels."

"We are working with teachers, pupils, parents and communities to support our #nomoreknives campaign and ensure people don’t go out with a knife – the consequences are unthinkable so don’t put yourself in that position."

Cllr Shelley Powell, Communities and Neighbourhoods Cabinet Member, added “I’m delighted to be supporting the #nomoreknives campaign as we know the devastating affect knife crime has on families and wider communities."

"It’s also fantastic that actor Stephen Graham is also helping us to get our message out and prevent such incidents happening here."

To get involved in the campaign, use the hastag #NoMoreKnives on social media