RIP Stevie Edgar :(
 

The UK Knife culture.... It's only a matter of time before someone you know is done in.

A good friend of mine was stabbed last night (well, the early hours of 14th Aug) and died. Stevie was only 29, kind, genuine, caring, an amazing sense of humour and very a talented photographer. I've known him for 10 years, and in that whole time I've never heard him say a bad word about anyone. He is truly one of the most beautiful people I've ever met, and I will be worse off for not having him in my life.

He was on his way home from a night out alone and was only one street away from his flat. From what we can gather he has been jumped by a pair of jakeys, or perhaps just one, in a bad mood. I know from experience if something has started he would either walk away, or if that wasn't an option, try to diffuse the situation (and in a very polite manner at that!). He has ended up dead. The guy arrested is 31 years old. Not a silly pubescent, hormonal teenager. He is appearing in court this this morning.

Man arrested in connection with death in Leith - Edinburgh Evening News

No one thinks it will happen to them, nor anyone they know. I am well and truly ****ed up by this. Christ knows how his girlfriend and family are feeling.

Please, whatever you do, take care when you're out. It takes all sorts.

Rest in Peace, Stevie. Will miss you. Love you loads.

:(


His website: Stephen Edgar

I am sorry to read this Claire.

I'm sorry to be writing it. It's always the good 'uns. I know plenty *******s, but Stevie certainly wasn't one of them :(

Same age as me. I always feel confident when wandering the streets - even more so after a night out.

Thoughts with you and his family at this sad time.

Oh no, so sorry to hear that! :( Such a waste and a loss and for what reason?! It makes me sick! His poor family! RIP! :(

Always the good ones who go first!

thats terrible, sorry to have to read this claire :(

Sorry to hear that Claire :(

I'm so sorry to hear of that Claire:(

Condolences Claire :(

Shocking and very sad news :(
My thoughts are with the friends and family.

I hope the person who did this goes away for a worthy length of time.

Jeez sorry to hear that Claire.

Terrible and sad news claire....there is no justice in this world and things like this just how how ****e the state of our country is :(

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Really sorry to read this Claire, it can't have been easy writing that. This country is in such a state that nobody is safe anymore, I wish they would sort it out :mad:

Sorry for your loss

- Totally random attack mus surley still be fairly rare surely .

Shouldnt really press you for more details

They really should bring back the death sentence for scum like that. Provided the is conclusive proof they did it then society would be better off without them. :(

Horrible!! Just horrible!

You know my thoughts on it but to reaffirm them if found guilty the accused should:

Spend the rest of his natural life (i.e. till he dies of old age) behind bars. His cell should have solid unpainted concrete walls and should be large enough to 'just' accommodate a bed and a ****ter. He will have no radio, playstations, TV or computer. He will be let out in the yard for 1h a day to exercise and otherwise will have no recreation. He will be given 3 basic meals a day with all the nutrient he needs and no other treats. He cannot earn money. He has very limited visitation rights. He is allowed a quick dip in the shower once a day after exercise. There is ZERO chance of parole.

Neds that are found guilty of jumping someone and beating them up should go to a similar jail for a minimum of 6 months and that sentence is just for giving someone a do in with no lasting injuries. Stamping on someones head or repeatedly kicking them when they are down is attempted murder and should incur a life sentence in the same conditions. No if's, no buts, your life is over because you tried to take another persons life.

Fvck PC britain. Go old school where prison was actually an inconvenience!

Incidentally he's ages with me. What school did he go to? Should I know him? Is he from Oxgangs/Colinton Mains area?

Sorry to hear that Claire. Truly shocking!!

Best wishes,

Ns04

Sorry to hear that Claire, does make you wonder what goes through someone like that's mind (assuming they have one) ?

Probably feels very remorseful now he is sober/cold turkey.

:( Sorry for your loss, what a sh1tty thing to happen, how come so many nice people get caught up in such circumstances :mad:

Something has to be done about knife crime in todays society!
However its a hard thing to combat i suppose, as muppets will still choose to carry a knife if they so please no matter what laws change :confused:

Truely depressing. :(
I can't imagine how anyone close to this young guy must feel.
Tragic!

*Edit* I'm with Saxo Boy.

Sorry to hear this Claire :(

That is tragic, but in the news item it says it was his brother?

Geezer

really sorry to hear this. :( There is something seriously wrong with this country, why are there so many people out there that just want to fight :(

A MAN has appeared in court charged with the murder of his brother at a flat in Leith.
Kevin Edgar, 31, made a brief appearance in private before Sheriff James Farrell at Edinburgh Sheriff Court today.

No plea or declaration was made on his behalf and the case was continued for further inquiry. Edgar was remanded in custody.

His appearance in court follows the death of his 29-year old brother in a flat in Wellington Street in the early hours of yesterday morning.

Edgar was questioned for around six hours at St Leonard's police
station before being arrested yesterday lunchtime.

Thats from the Evening News site, after a bit of digging and messing about. Im not sure whether the fact that it was his brother who appears to be responsible, makes me feel better or worse. Its a sad story whichever, and it will provide scant solace to those who knew him...

I suppose that itll make it harder for his family too.

Yep, found out on Friday afternoon his brother has been arrested and was killed in a flat :(

There was a bit in the news about him. He really was a character.

Friends pay tribute to college graduate killed in flat - Edinburgh Evening News

Kenny,

No he wasn't from our bit. Went to Augies.