Family of Dean Stansby launch new anti-knife crime charity
A new anti-knife crime charity has been launched in memory of father-of-five Dean Stansby. Picture: ADAM HOWLETT - Credit: Archant
The family of murdered Trimley man Dean Stansby have launched an anti-crime charity in his memory – in the hope of preventing other families from going through a similar tragedy.
Former Ipswich Town FC star Carlos Edwards will act as an ambassador for the new charity. Picture: ADAM HOWLETT - Credit: Archant
A bake and jumble sale was held at the Welcome Hall in Mr Stansby’s home village of Trimley St Mary to launch the Be Lucky Anti-Knife Crime Foundation on Saturday.
Former Ipswich Town FC star Carlos Edwards, who was a friend of Mr Stansby’s, attended the event as the charity’s ambassador along with family and friends of the popular father-of-five.
The charity was set up by Dean’s brother Paul, who owns the Lucky 13 tattoo parlour in Ipswich.
Mr Stansby’s sister Jasmine said the charity would act as a lasting legacy to her brother.
Amy Peck paints four-year-old Aliyah Twomey's face at the event in Trimley St Mary. Picture: ADAM HOWLETT - Credit: Archant
“Me and my brother were very close,” she said.
“I wouldn’t want anyone to go through what we have been through.
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“If we can stop another family going through a similar situation to us it will be all worthwhile.
“It seems like it only happened yesterday, I don’t think we will ever get over it.”
Family photo taken of Dean Stansby with his family - Credit: Archant
Mr Edwards added: “I have known Dean’s brother Paul for about six or seven years, we just really clicked when we met.
“This is something I really wanted to get involved with.
“What makes it even more important is the untimely death of his brother.
“I don’t think anyone would like to lose a family member, especially in the manner he did.
“Paul started the charity to honour his brother.
“All his family have come together to make this a possibility.
“I am here in an ambassador role, I am trying to raise the profile of this amazing new charity. The more we can do to help stop crime the better for everyone.”
Dean Stansby, 41, died from a wound to his abdomen after he was attacked at around 6.30pm on February 8 in Ancaster Road in Ipswich. He was rushed to Ipswich Hospital but died a short time later.
Following an investigation by Suffolk police, four men – Tecwyn Parker, Amiadul Islam, Daniel Kaganda, Jason Ruby – have been charged in connection with his murder and are awaiting trial at Ipswich Crown Court.
