The family of a man who was stabbed to death just metres away from his parents' home in Walsall has set up an education foundation to help steer teenagers away from gangs and knife crime.

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James Brindley was 26 when he was killed in 2017 on his way home from a night out.

Ammar Kahrod, from Aldridge, denied his murder but was convicted at Birmingham Crown Court in February 2018.

The James Brindley Foundation, set up after his death, has now developed a 12-week lesson plan for teachers to help young people turn their back on crime.

James' father Mark (pictured) said his son had been a pivotal point in his life, about to start a health and fitness business and it was important to keep fundraising to provide help for youngsters.

"The foundation is all about raising awareness around all the issues around youth violence and delivering educational programmes to help children away from criminal and anti-social behaviours," he says.

The charity also plans to start a youth academy to help young people who've become disengaged from education.

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