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Blair family say violent knife crime 'has to stop'

Summary

The family of Cameron Blair, a student murdered in 2021, issued a statement calling for an end to violent knife crime. Cameron's uncle, Aidan Donnelly, read the statement outside the Criminal Courts of Justice, expressing the family's grief and fear that other families might soon receive a similar call. He noted that three individuals were involved in the hostile environment that led to Blair's death and that they have now been dealt with. Donnelly thanked Justice Keane for his verdict and Justice Paul McDermott for prior involvement, as well as the Gardaí and state legal team for their work. He also thanked neighbours, friends and strangers for their support over the past 18 months, urging that the memory of Cameron be honoured by living well. The statement emphasised the need for the violence to stop.

Who, what, where, when and why

What: Report matter: Blair family say violent knife crime 'has to stop'. Procedural stage: hearing_or_decision

When:

• 2021-07-23 Publication

Topics

Stage Hearing Or Decision Violent Crime

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