About this Event
About the session
This community focused event aims to increase awareness and understanding around knife crime and offensive weapons, the law surrounding them, and the real-life consequences their use can have on individuals, families, and communities.
The session will explore:
- What legally counts as an offensive weapon
- The laws and penalties relating to possession and use
- The wider impact of knife crime and weapon-related incidents
- How awareness, education, and early action can help keep people safe
This session is suitable for adults, parents, carers, and anyone with an interest in community safety and crime prevention.
The session will conclude with a practical, hands-on first aid workshop focused on recognising and responding to life-threatening bleeding.
Participants will learn:
- How to identify a critical bleed
- What immediate actions can save a life before emergency services arrive
- How to apply effective bleeding control techniques
This is a hands-on session using first aid mannequins, allowing participants to practise techniques in a safe and supportive environment.
🧤 Aprons and gloves will be provided
⚠️ Content warning:
This session will include discussion or visual references to serious injuries.
Anyone who is uncomfortable with images of wounds or blood is welcome to leave before this section begins.
Why attend?
Knowing the law can prevent life-changing consequences.
Knowing first aid can prevent loss of life.
This session empowers individuals with knowledge, awareness, and practical skills that could make a real difference in an emergency situation.
Event venue & nearby stays
Coleg Cambria - Bersham Road, Coleg Cambria, Wrexham, United Kingdom
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