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Leisa Nichols-Drew

@forensicleisa.bsky.social

Associate Professor, Forensic Scientist, Chartered Forensic Practitioner, CATE NTF SFHEA DTLLS Auroran CMALT, Churchill Fellow and Safer Knife Campaigner

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Leisa Nichols-Drew @forensicleisa.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

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DMU forensic scientist backs new knife campaign by Southport survivor

A forensic science expert from De Montfort University Leicester (DMU) has partnered with Southport attack survivor Leanne Lucas to campaign for safer knives.

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Leisa Nichols-Drew @forensicleisa.bsky.social · 24/05/2025

Proud to support Leanne Lucas in the launch of the 'Let's Be Blunt' campaign with the Ben Kinsella Trust, at Portcullis House, Westminster as part of Knife Crime Awareness Week. Leanne you are inspirational, in wanting to help others and prevent injuries from pointed knives. We stand with you.

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Leisa Nichols-Drew @forensicleisa.bsky.social · 29/01/2025

Our research paving the way for change. Pointed kitchen knives account for the majority of stabbing related UK homicides - those street based or in domestic settings. www.bbc.com/news/article... #roundedknivessavelives @bbcbreakfast.bsky.social @bbcbreaking-bot.bsky.social @bbcradio4.bsky.social

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Zombie knife ban won't solve crisis - but there is hope, says Idris Elba

The actor, who has made a BBC documentary, says early intervention would guide kids away from knife crime.

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