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Joyce Osei-Poku, 40 lost her son Kwabena, a student at the University of Northampton after he was fatally stabbed in a row over cannabis in April 2024. She is now urging young people to "say no to knives and yes to life."

'Say no to knife and yes to life' - Mum's emotional plea after son's murder

The mother of a teenage student who was killed over a drug turf war has spoken out after his murderer was convicted.

24 Nov

Melvin Lebaga-Idubor shown on CCTV sprinting from the scene after stabbing to death Kwabena Osei-Poku.
Credit: Northamptonshire Police

Killer sprints from murder scene after stabbing student to death

Kwabena Osei-Poku was killed in April near a university campus in a dispute between drug dealers over turf.

24 Nov

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Stab victim's mum has 'lost something nothing on earth can replace'

Kwabena Osei-Poku's mother said her eldest son always made her feel special, especially on Mother's Day.

22 May

Two students charged with teenager's murder to face trial

Student stabbed to death will never 'fulfil his dreams', family say

Four students appear in court in university campus murder investigation

Student stabbed to death near university campus named by police

Fatal student stabbing dispute started 'on university campus'

Murder investigation after teenager stabbed near university campus

University's 'deepest sorrow' over fatal stabbing of student near campus

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