- Charlie ‘Cheeks’ Cosser was stabbed to demise in July this 12 months ‘after an argument’
The devastated mother and father of a murdered 17-year-old schoolboy nonetheless WhatsApp him day by day.
On July 25, Charlie ‘Cheeks’ Cosser was stabbed a number of occasions at a celebration within the grounds of a farmhouse within the village of Warnham, West Sussex.
His alleged killer, a 17-year-old, was stated to have suffered amnesia as a result of he had drunk a lot alcohol.
He can’t be named for authorized causes and is because of go on trial on May 13, 2024. The trial is anticipated to final two weeks.
The stabbing was stated to have come after an argument.
Undated household handout picture issued by Sussex Police of 17-year-old Charlie Cosser who died after being stabbed a number of occasions at an deal with in Warnham, West Sussex
Charlie’s mother and father, Martin and Tara, stated they can not bear the considered their son’s title dropping down within the listing of chats in WhatsApp and they also proceed to message him, understanding they will not obtain a solution.
Sometimes they replace their beloved son, who wished to be a groundsman for Chelsea soccer membership, on their lives.
Tara, 47, instructed The Times: ‘I do not need to be scrolling down to seek out him, ever.’
Charlie’s mom additionally stated she leaves the lavatory gentle on and the again door unlocked as she used to when he was out since his tragic demise.
When his mother and father have been knowledgeable by police of Charlie’s stabbing, they have been in whole disbelief.
Tara recalled: ‘I assumed, “These things don’t happen. He’ll need patching up and then we can bring him home”.’
But tragically, he died three days later surrounded by family members. His funeral was attended by 700 individuals.
Now his mother and father are dedicating their lives to educating younger individuals in regards to the risks of knives and are organising a charity known as Charlie’s Promise.
They are attributable to go to Downing Street subsequent 12 months to fulfill the chancellor Jeremy Hunt, who can be their MP, and justice secretary Alex Chalk in regards to the legal guidelines surrounding knives.
Police vehicles attend the scene in West Sussex the place Charlie ‘Cheeks’ was tragically stabbed
A police proof tent on the grounds of the £1.5million mansion the place the end-of-term get together was happening
Marin whispered in his son’s ear on his deathbed, promising to do all he may to sort out knife crime.
He stated: ‘I promised him I’d make it my life’s work to speak in colleges and to younger individuals in regards to the devastating affect of knife crime on households.
‘Charlie wasn’t in a gang, he wasn’t a fighter. He didn’t even like raised voices. If this may occur to him, it may occur to anybody.’
In November, it was revealed that Charlie’s mates had raised greater than £30,000 for Lives Not Knives, a charity devoted to stopping youth violence in London.