Today, Friday 23 January 2015, is the one year anniversary since Megan Roberts tragically lost her life after a night out. One year on and the message is still the same: - always take care when near York’s rivers, and - plan your journey home after a night out as well as you plan the night itself.
Over the past 15 years there have been 24 deaths in York’s rivers. Three of the victim's relatives tell of the impact it has had on their lives and what you can do to avoid putting your loved ones in the same position as them.
“This health check is a formal way for me to ensure the Chief Constable has the right arrangements in place locally and regionally to deal with Child Sexual Exploitation. Protecting vulnerable people is my number one priority and today’s report has reassured me that officers in North Yorkshire are acting appropriately, and that good working practices are in place with our partners which have been there for a number of years.”
"It’s that nightmare situation that every parent dreads and I was living it" says Jackie. Over the past 15 years there have been 24 deaths in York’s rivers.
"What’s the point in having the best night ever, if you’re never going to make it home again?" says Rachel. Over the past 15 years there have been 24 deaths in York’s rivers.
"I am broken. I cannot see a way forward from here" says Steve Pearson. Over the past 15 years there have been 24 deaths in York’s rivers.
Police and Crime Commissioner Julia Mulligan, who is Chair of the National Rural Crime Network visited the 2014 Kilnsey Show to talk to local residents and farmers to hear their views and thoughts on rural crime. Here is her video blog from the show.
