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Young people at the Senghenydd Youth Drop In Centre (SYDIC) have received training on what to do in the event of a stabbing.

They were taught how to deal with an emergency situation and how to apply pressure to a wound to reduce blood loss until medical help arrives.

The national charity StreetDoctors provided the sessions, which were funded by Gwent Police and Crime Commissioner Jeff Cuthbert.

Eight people from SYDIC took part in the session, with one event held in each council area in Gwent as part of the initiative.

Senior youth worker Matthew Thorne, of SYDIC, said: “This was valuable training. Knife crime is a concern for our young people and although I hope they never need to use this training I am pleased that they now have skills which could save the lives of their friends or family.”

Mr Cuthbert said: “Knife crime remains rare in Gwent, but it is important that young people know what to do if they are involved or witness an incident.”

He said it was “fantastic to see young people responding so well to the sessions” and thanked StreetDoctors for “delivering such important training in a fun and engaging way.”

Katie Murray, business support manager at StreetDoctors, said: “Many young people worry about street violence. Our volunteers help them understand the real consequences of violence and equip them with the skills to save lives. 

“This is incredibly empowering for young people and also for our young healthcare volunteers who deliver the training.

“It has been fantastic to deliver our sessions to young people in Gwent and we hope to work with more young people across the region of South Wales.”