A MAN whose son was tragically stabbed and killed in an attack in West Sussex visited Hailsham Boxing Club this afternoon (3 June) to give a powerful talk about the consequences of the crime.
17-year-old Charlie Cosser, from Surrey, was stabbed three times in the chest during a party in July 2023, he died two days later.
Since his death, his Father, Martin, created Charlie’s Promise and has been campaigning against knife crime and talking to young people about his experience, the consequences of carrying knives, and the effect it has on families.
He visited the club today to tell the group first-hand how knife crime changes lives. The event was attended by Hailsham’s new Mayor, Councillor Chris Bryant, who was on his first official engagement.
Mayor Bryant said: “Martin’s talk was deeply impactful and the topics covered are so very important, especially to our community in Hailsham. I think the best way to tackle the issue of knife crime is through education and engagement, both with the work Martin is doing through Charlie’s Promise and the work that the Boxing Club is involved with.”
Martin commented: “I’m confident these young people now know how to report a knife carrier anonymously, understand the immeasurable impact of knife crime and feel like they really do know who my little boy was.”
Sam Buchanan from the club said: “Just before we heard about Martin Crosser, we had launched a knife crime programme, so when I first heard his speech, I really wanted him to invite him here so he could share his story. To hear the effects of knife crime from someone who has been there has a huge amount of impact and makes it much more real.”
Martin emphasised that anyone can report someone carrying a knife completely anonymously by reporting online at https://crimestoppers-uk.org/give-information/forms/pre-form, or calling 0800 555 111. He promised that all reports are dealt with in confidence.
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