At Least Two Children Die Each Month From Knife Injuries in England, Study Finds

Knife crime deaths surge as at least ‘two school-aged children dying every month’

The research reveals a concerning rise in knife-related fatalities among children under 17

Knife deaths push average victim age to 14 among children in England

The average age of a young fatal stab victim is now 14, indicates an analysis of the causes of death among children and teens in England between 2019 and 2024, published online in Emergency Medicine Journal.

At least two children die each month from knife injuries in England, study finds

Research has revealed a concerning rise in knife-related deaths among children under 17.

Average age of knife attack victims calculated for first time

Youngsters from the poorest areas are seven times more likely to fall victim to fatal blade violence and three quarters of victims were known to social services, new analysis suggests