Grieving Surrey dad continues to campaign for education on knife crime
He wants it added to the curriculum after losing his son Charlie in 2023
Last updated 3rd Mar 2025
The dad of a Surrey teenager who was stabbed to death is continuing to campaign for the dangers and impacts of knife crime to be taught as part of the National Curriculum.
Martin Cosser lost his son Charlie in July 2023 after he was stabbed four times in the chest at an outdoor event attended by more than 100 people at a Farmhouse in West Sussex.
Martin described Charlie as fun-loving, kind, caring, loyal, funny and cheeky with the most ridiculously silly sense of humour.
Following his death the family launched a Charity in memory of Charlie called 'Charlie's Promise' The charity goes in to schools and youth groups to educate children about the dangers and impacts of knife crime.
This campaign is so important to the Cosser Family as Martin made a promise to Charlie when he laid fighting for his life that he would do everything he can to fight against knife crime and the immeasurable impact it has on the victim and their families and friends.
On the 27th February Martin met with the Minister of State for Crime, Policing and Fire, Dame Diana Johnson to discuss his plans to make it a mandatory part of the curriculum.
Martin said:
"She was really authentic and she's been honest. She said these things take time, but she has written a letter to the education authority, She has spoken to people that have far more clout when it comes to making decisions than I do.
So she again has a lot of influence and she's behind us as a family. And this is only the start of our relationship. And I'm really, really encouraged to report that."
You can find out more about Charlies story and the charity Charlie's Promise here.