Mum of murdered Bulwell teenager visits police cadet centre set up in his memory

The mother of a murdered Bulwell teenager has praised police for the work they are doing to help give teenagers a positive experience in the wake of her son’s death.
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Two years ago Lyrico Steede was stabbed aged just 17 years old.

The teenager was lured to a recreation ground off Hempshill Lane before being chased and stabbed by a group of youths. He was found in Stock Well on the evening of February 13, and died five days later from his injuries.

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Last year Nottinghamshire Police set up a police cadet base in his name, aimed at 11 to 16-year-olds, at the Crabtree Farm Community Centre, less than half a mile away from where he was killed.

Keishaye Steede with a portrait of her son Lyrico.Keishaye Steede with a portrait of her son Lyrico.
Keishaye Steede with a portrait of her son Lyrico.

Since it opened, the centre has gone from strength to strength, with dozens of youngsters through its doors and has even managed to keep going at arms’ length during the current lockdown.

The youngsters learn about the police and personal and community safety and take part in sporting events, trips away and other activities reducing local crime, and also helping diversify the police.

Cadet leader Romel Davis said: “The aim of the cadet base is to encourage young people to follow the right path and inspire them to make good decisions that will help to influence them in the future.

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"The tragic death of Lyrico and others like him is often the result of young people being misguided or getting into the wrong crowds. Joining the cadets is a way of pushing past some of the issues young people face.”

Keishaye Steede, Lyrico's mother met cadets met outside the base to celebrate his life by releasing balloons and looking back on a busy year. Inside the balloons, current Nottinghamshire Police Cadets added messages of how Lyrico inspired them and what they have learnt and done since joining the force.

She said: “Romel has been doing such a phenomenal job in keeping Lyrico’s name alive, which means so much to me and my family.

“Romel is an absolutely amazing role model for the youth. They see a man like themselves who works for the police and I know it is having a positive effect on them. He is so passionate and this is what is making the difference. I am so pleased Nottinghamshire Police has done this and in my boy’s honour. If it can make a difference to just one young life it will be worth it.”

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Kasharn Campbell, 19, of no fixed address, was given life with a minimum term of 20 years and 37 days, while Christian Jameson, 18, of Kirkbride Court, Chilwell, was given a minimum term of 16 years and 36 days.

A 17-year-old boy - who cannot be identified, and Remmell Miller-Campbell, 18, of Sneinton Boulevard, were found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter.

The 17-year-old received a sentence of seven-and-a-half years and Miller-Campbell was given nine years in custody.

A 16-year-old girl was also found not guilty of murder but guilty of manslaughter, and was jailed for six years.