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Machetes, “zombie” knives... The United Kingdom bruised by the growing scourge of stabbing attacks

2024-02-11T16:24:24.075Z

Highlights: Across the Channel, these attacks continue to claim victims, including many minors. As the phenomenon grows, pressure mounts on the government, which is looking for a solution. In 39 seconds, Liam is already dead when help arrives. For the Taylor family, he will forever remain that of tipping point into incurable pain. This article is reserved for subscribers. You have 89% left to discover. Flash sale -70% on digital subscription I ENJOY IT Already subscribed? Log in.


INVESTIGATION - Across the Channel, these attacks continue to claim victims, including many minors. As the phenomenon grows, pressure mounts on the government, which is looking for a solution.


An evening at the pub like the end of a thousand other days.

Night has long since fallen on the small village of Writtle, in the Essex countryside, on January 31, 2020. This day is intended to be historic in the United Kingdom, since the country is officially leaving the European Union.

For the Taylor family, he will forever remain that of tipping point into incurable pain.

It's a little after 7 p.m., Liam is having a drink with friends at the Rose and Crown.

With a friend, the 19-year-old young man smokes a cigarette in the reserved space at the back of the establishment, when a black Subaru bursts into the parking lot.

Wearing hoods and dark clothing, three men emerge.

They brandish knives, iron bars and baseball bats.

After causing damage in the room, they come upon Liam and his friend and unleash themselves on them.

Wounded in the leg, the second was taken to hospital for surgery.

But Liam is already dead when help arrives.

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