Father of James Brindley outlines plans to expand Aldridge knife-crime charity
A charity set up by the family of young murder victim is expanding to offer support to the families of young people at risk of being drawn into knife crime.
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The James Brindley Foundation marked its sixth anniversary this week, with the official opening of new offices in High Street, Aldridge.
James, a 26-year-old fitness instructor, was walking home from a night out in Aldridge when he was accosted by two brothers in Little Aston Road.
He was stabbed through the heart by 17-year-old Ammar Kahrod in June 2017, who was later jailed for life for his murder, and told he must spend at least 17 years behind bars.
The James Brindley Foundation was set up by Mr Brindley's parents Mark and Beverley, and his sister Charlotte, to help tackle the causes of knife crime among young people.
The charity runs the award-winning Full Circle programme which works with schools in educating youngsters about decision-making skills and the potential consequences of their actions.
