Arriving on the Scene of a Brutal Stabbing Rampage

My Brand New Book 'Hotel Tango 23: Responding To The Unknown' is available now: amzn.to/3zUwbqg In 2009, I was called to a job in Livery Rooms in Keighley where 8 people had been stabbed in the worst act of violence I have ever seen. In this video, I describe exactly what it was like, and the chaos that was unfolding around me. Thankfully, everybody who was injured made a full recovery.
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[@BenPearson1965]

Another heavy one... If you want to read more about this case, I actually left a couple of articles in the description. 🤔 There is exclusive content on my Patreon, it’s a great place to send me any questions and any help goes a long way to producing these videos: ​www.patreon.com/benpearson My book "Handcuffed Emotions: A Police Interceptor's Drive Into Darkness" available now: amzn.to/3vGZvis

[@UTubeSL]

You and your colleagues are truly amazing human beings. I wish you all the best.

[@Thestoner5]

Thank you ever so much for leaving further information on this, I do like reading into your stories more if possible! & thank you for taking the time out to tell us about your stories and journey in the police x

[@rachelledowse6269]

Thankyou

[@susancain9193]

How are you Ben,.? Will you be my messenger as a friend..?

[@mememaster147]

Was this the place that was Club 101?

[@susanlambert8164]

Can't comprehend having to deal with something like that. Our police don't get the recognition they deserve. Glad it helps to talk about it Ben. You are a hero.

[@richieh2006]

He really is ♥️

[@Kiki-7]

How the hell could those boys be laughing at the bar?! No humanity. What the police and all emergency services have to do is incredible.

[@yeahyeah4433]

Literally, By the way Ben was saying they got ragged out of there but I hope to God some Police gave them a kicking. Thats devil shit to laugh at that, imagine being there and laughin at it. Seriously I would chuck all 3 of them into mental asylums.

[@Kiki-7]

@@yeahyeah4433 I'm blown away by the restraint of the police. To see those boys laughing and just throw them our and not rough ' em up.

[@danielmarshall4587]

...possibly couldn't deal with, or process what they were seeing. Fright/flight/fight responce, they'd not been attacted so stay stood where they are?... the big bad monster hasn't seen us? Who knows...

[@Kiki-7]

@@danielmarshall4587 maybe you are right. Its better than thinking that level of inhumanity being who they are. It's psychopath behaviour.

[@IbnShahid]

Not making excuses for those idiots, but only possible explanation I can think of is that they were so drunk they weren’t in their right minds. But even so....

[@anthonynewsome4589]

You are a absolute hero. Every story I've heard you tell so far makes it easy to understand the mental strain you are going through. I'm under a lot of mental strain myself with my family and work but this is nothing like your mental strain. You and your colleagues deserve medals, to be knighted and more because you've given apart of your soul to helping the community and its not appreciated enough. Massive respect to you and wish you all the best.

[@IbnShahid]

Remember seeing the disturbing aftermath of this incident. One of my mates got stabbed when he intervened to try and stop the attacker. When I look back on it now, I just think thank God this guy didn’t have access to a gun.

[@transom100]

Hats off to you and all emergency services I’m not sure I could handle that situation

[@tisAndyyy]

Ben, you’re absolutely brilliant. Keep up the good work 👌

[@pf6875]

I have ADHD and find it hard to concentrate on most things in day to day life. These videos have me watching the entirety of them. I appreciate you and what you've been through so you are able to tell these stories. Much respect

[@henry8th884]

Bought Ben's book a month ago, it's a great read and feels genuine, just like these youtube clips. Cheers Ben for sharing your stories 👍

[@ellie99729]

Just got book today. Already half way through. It really is a brilliant read

[@vickitaylor2065]

This is horrendous 😰 fair play to all emergency services who came together to help everyone. It sounds like something no one should ever see.

[@willbrant2160]

Huge respect you Ben. I remember an Army Sgt giving first aid training once always used to tell me when you walk in the room. Ignore the ones screaming in pain because their alive and kicking go for the one who is in the corner not being verbal. Then attend to the other ones if they stop screaming. Had to use first aid a few times never anything like this obviously but had a guy heart attack on the street. Ben you are a legend never change. Respect few people to the degree I do you mate

[@Saint_55]

Ben your a great lad who has done good things. Keep it up mate

[@saz73honey]

So glad we have another mental health advocate in the lime light. It never gets enough recognition or understanding.

[@emmajones8715]

Whatever the story he’s telling, he can’t help commenting on the driving. Keep up the good work Ben you are a credit to the force, to Yorkshire and to humanity x

[@Si1983h]

Heartbreaking and terrifying… that could be my daughter, it makes me scared to let her out.😢 I can’t begin to imagine how you carry all that, I understand your rucksack analogy, and that there must come a point where you can’t carry it any longer. If sharing these experiences is a means of lightening that rucksack, I’m always going to be here to listen.

[@angina50]

I believe we should all be read the big bag of worries by Virginia Ironside as children until we can understand it for ourselves. When I was in school we had a large assembly (large assembly being most of the school years) breaking down the key points of such a simple book so that our even simpler minds could understand it, myself and most of the kids in that seminar came out with a greater understanding of how to deal with our problems than some adults I see nowadays.

[@DianeSmith67]

When you were talking about the girl you were helping literally gave me chills, thats where i was stabbed also, between my shoulder blade and my spine sort of, the scar now is about 5 inches, so yes i know a little of what she was going through and that must have been so horrific for you as well, i will say YOU are my inspiration, honestly, i dont think i will ever be fully healed from all the trauma in my life, but im a work in progress and im learning to talk about how i feel and it helps, im glad you did this channel, gives me so much hope, much love and i hope you continue to heal

[@carlrobson5745]

Dear Ben it’s no wonder your poor heads in a mess. Thank you for still talking about your experiences

[@louisecharters2621]

Hi ben....i suffer with mental health issues....I've had 3 nervous breakdowns....i asked for help & was told i didn't meet the criteria needed to get help....i had my final breakdown on Friday 13th August....i planned to commit suicide over that weekend....my family found my goodbye letters & rang the emergency services....they were fantastic & got me some help....i suffer with a cronic illness & ptsd....u r an inspiration to everyone....i took your advice & my family pushed to get me the help.i needed & have supported me so much....i got very good at hiding it....thank u so much for your support & honesty....please keep the videos coming....take care & stay safe....louie xx

[@hannahmostert6525]

Here for another Ben experience 💖

[@jannybroekman-vanheiningen85]

OMG, Ben, this is a nightmare, what a terrible story, how can you keep your head clear in such a chaos. How were you received by colleagues afterwards, could you talk about it? Such horrible calls are in your backpack, and after 19 years, it's overloaded. I think your brave and great that you share this. I admire that.

[@Willbo84]

Another great video Ben

[@TRob101]

Another great video

[@biffalump]

❤️ thanks as always , really fond of your videos they are helpful to me ⭐️

[@OscarGlassF1]

Thanks for sharing your story

[@status62]

You're giving incredible insight into what happens in these situations Ben, so glad talking about it is helping you, and other people, good on ye ❤❤xx

[@mrpeterson1481]

Ive been having a think about your channel since about 3 previous videos ben and for me personally all i want from this channel is for one day for you ben pearson to be able to say the following i have recovered im ok. This of course will take time and i don't think you should ever apologise for not uploading every friday even if people really look forward to it. You will have good and bad days. What you are doing is a reflection of the man you are which is a selfless person. In my opinion that's why you did the job you did you selflessly choose to join the police. You sacrificed a lot and suffered a lot. This one really hit me hard for a couple of reasons i walk my dog past that weatherspoons a good few times a week and had no idea such a horrific incident had happened. I also suffer with schizophrenia myself. I will end this by saying ben people genuinely appreciate what you did in the past and still do today. Keep on going ben you have absolutely got this.

[@georgerogers4280]

Love your videos, a proper role model to everyone. Keep well

[@njmwape1]

Heavy stuff, grateful for the work you've done 👍

[@scottfrancis1737]

Thanks for your videos Ben, not just great stories but a great message and highlights the importance of talking about your trauma.

[@michaellamdffbjhuhgvvcgfch5420]

Again thank you Ben for your experiences, very educational it can help me in future event should I come across these situations

[@lwills4661]

Thanks Ben, you being honest and how you deal with stuff I really appreciate it and hearing your story's, may it long continue and you take care big lad

[@MB00005]

You are a legend Ben, love your stories please keep smashing it 👍🏻

[@adonifiotakis8941]

Thank you for making these videos Ben it really is inspiring seeing someone in your position speak up about mental health

[@annacappellina5587]

I am speechless. You are so courageous for doing what you did to help others. I am just sorry that you and others witnessed this. Thank you for speaking about this

[@DARKSLIDEHLL]

Well done mate. such an important subject and you are the best at raising these issues, could listen to you for hours best of luck with your mental health

[@brandonchapman292]

Will definitely be buying your book mate, love your videos. All the while you enjoy making them please continue! 🤣

[@Roatanlova68fmp71lliiiak]

Much respect for you and your colleagues.

[@kevinowensmith1572]

Wow. Feel for you Ben for seeing this mate

[@Mr1982bigman]

Fair play to sharing these stories in such detail. Amazing yet sad content. Thanks for sharing

[@nqdtv6030]

thank you for sharing what's in your head

[@magneticluke2047]

The best content on youtube keep up the great work ben and the team

[@maximumlvl5001]

I am glad you are on KZbin mate, you are a great advocate for mental health

[@kimcutts6153]

You explain everything so well, I can see it my mind, its awful. Its amazing to know that everyone survived! I'm so glad that talking to the camera helps you, cos it they help just one person, that's an amazing accomplishment. Again Big Ben, big respects. Xxxxxx

[@scottishcarenthusiastsandtrain]

Ben your quick thinking with the first aid kit saved that girls life, so you are a hero, just listening to you and reading the articles makes it like I was there as the stabbing happened.

[@DasArab]

Feel for you Ben. When I tell people some of the things Ive dealt with in my job they think your making it up.

[@jennifersmith7633]

You've really opened my eyes, Ben. I watched Police Interceptors and feel quite ashamed that, not once did I give a thought that Police Officers are affected by what they see and have to deal with. My family offer you our support, Ben.

[@jayneteale9782]

Great advice

[@101dreadnought]

Wow I know I can step up and help people when I need to as been in several situations where i've had to but not sure I could help in such a situation as you have described think i would be overwhelmed!

[@beefovbd2]

Ben , fair play to you for saying all these things , i live i wrose and i no most of the story's you talk of have shocked our city, god knows how you felt being there first hand , and thank you for sharing your views .. this is a great channel .. much love big lad :)

[@ralfy0077]

Mate don't stop this, the POV you have is so interesting

[@ScubaLovingLaura]

Your book is fantastic, I bought it on Amazon a few days ago. I can't put it down! It's like having a chat with a good friend, I really lose track of time. Thanks for taking the time to share your experiences 😊

[@royjennison3916]

Bloody hell Ben , well done . thank you for your service . take care .

[@wendycoates3576]

I’ve had to take a break from nursing, not sure I’ll go back to be fair….so stressful….thank you for doing this Ben xx

[@liamoreilly308]

Absolute respect to you Ben, your frank manner is absolutely funny but when you delve into a serious topic especially mental manner I take my hat off to you for been so open, hope your bag of rocks has become a lot lighter for you and life is going well for you, the interviews you have done are pure entertainment.. keep up the great work.

[@user-gv6ny9wt5m]

Ben you still hide the hurt with humour. Feel for you and every cop that has carried the rucksack you talk about. Glad to see you getting out there sharing your emotions experiences. Oh and when you can’t get the right words out hilarious 😂😂😂

[@dirkboy07]

I love watching your channel Ben. Following your own personal journey, helping others, enjoy hearing your police experiences and also enjoy your witty banter in your blogs. Kudos to you fella. I will be buying your book. Stay strong for yourself and your family 👍❤️

[@avrilarnold8867]

Your book is amazing Ben I recommend people by it x

[@SexualTyrannosaurus89]

This is literally my favourite channel, you the man Ben 😂👍

[@SAma-qp1xf]

why are you laughing…? weird.

[@acrossthepond4792]

You are a modern day hero, Ben. Do not ever lose sight, in all you go through, of the service you have given, your bravery, giving your all every day. And now you are doing this and my great hope is that one day you are free of the anguish. I know you won't like the word, 'hero', so I'll just say we all really, really respect and like you. A lot.

[@SM_-fv5gc]

I know this wouldn't of been easy to describe so thankyou for everything you have done in your police career and your KZbin career you really do help people describing mental health and what the police deal with on a daily basis

[@ttbko]

I've almost finished your book... Very powerful, very emotional and had lots of resonance. I've done almost 30 years of child protection and so much of what you write was so familiar. I swear I 'll never forget some of the situations I've been involvedin....

[@cowboymonkey3532]

used to work at this place, the livery rooms (live-a-ry rooms ) weatherspoons place. always heard amazing reports of what you guys managed that day , huge respect for what you guys managed.

[@sarahstjohn11]

That is madness you done amazing

[@maxcullen3427]

Crazy respect 👮🏻‍♂️ Ben & all first responders So getting ur book 📕 ASAP Bang on about mental health great too see ur helping so many people 👏🏻

[@dougied4827]

Well done Ben your a hero and a legend bro big love

[@GenericRae]

I can't get past the fact that there were people there still drinking and having a laugh? Blooming heck

[@NG-zg8vf]

Should be thrown to jail along with the guy who did the stabbings.

[@susananderson1071]

Thanks for another great video Ben & Co. Inless the two still drinking was in shock should be ashamed of themselves. Theres always something one can do even if not medically trained.

[@millyseaber-shinn6109]

I just watched “the Pursuit that haunts me” I agree with the pinned comment that the way you tell these stories is amazing! I really transport to where you were! (I’ve watched a fair few of your videos now). Would you consider doing a reading of your book sometime? I would absolutely love that. I listen to your videos whilst feeding my baby. One headphone in. I’ve never been the best at finding the same time to read a book). Just told my husband to check your channel out and I send links of videos to my eldest daughter (at uni) to send to her driving friends. I’m sure the awareness you are bringing to people will save lives and I’m very pleased it helps you deal with it all too. You’re a very strong person. Also my husbands friend is a Police Interceptor and you’ve made me wonder if he’s carrying a lot around in his backpack too! He’s a great guy also. Perhaps doing your job so well makes great people.

[@SummerKayleigh]

oh my goodness this was heartbreaking to listen to. so so tragic 💔

[@spikeyak47]

Heros mate all of ya sorry you all had to go through that

[@louisasutcliffe7778]

I remember this incident. It will live with me forever. The quiet ones need the most help, the ones screaming are triaged quickly.

[@martinnaylor]

Oh wow Ben what a horrible thing to see,it's definitely good to talk if anyone has any doubts or worries.

[@christopherdavis4135]

It's incredible to think nobody was killed in the attack, as you say it sounded like something out of a horror film.

[@noradinneen1]

Unbelievable! Must have been surreal. Especially those idiots at the bar laughing. Great work by you & your team & paramedics.

[@ali-khan]

Got into this channel a few weeks back, now all my KZbin is police chase/traffic cop episodes etc. Cheers Ben 🍻 you're a legend

[@abdullahibrahim5921]

Same here

[@RikiNewtonMusicianSongwriter]

The most shocking aspect isn’t so much the stabbings - which were obviously horrific - but those two guys stood at the bar, drinks in hand - laughing at the blood bath around them. What type of person could allow themselves to behave so unbelievably appallingly ? Horrid bastards - that’s who. Guys with absolutely zero empathy for other folk - nasty sob’s. Overall this was a shocking story. Thank you 🙏 Ben for sharing more of your experience as a police intercepter. All your stories are fascinating - despite some of the more shocking revelations - but the public need to hear what you’ve experienced - and that’s why you need to keep uploading your stories. Cheers 🥂

[@beastyboyBlue]

That's absolutely horrific and to think of those three plonkers laughing when ,if they had the empathy chip,could have helped. Good God Ben,what you've been through and they say that counsellors are good for 10 years,ye are probably the same. Thank you so so much.

[@deanthake7804]

Your imaginary rucksack was full to the brim , I take my hat off to you mate . Fair play it’s amazing you lasted the time you did .

[@deanthake7804]

True hero in my book.....FACT

[@michaelbarrie715]

Total legend Mr P.

[@DM-fn7je]

I remember this and remember what it was like with the bar right at the back but didn’t know fully what happened.

[@honey3202]

Absolute hero.

[@qpulse]

So much respect to Ben and the Police Officers who protect us. Sadly I have first hand experience from knife crime. Thank God West Yorkshire Police (HMET) were there for our family. How these officers deal with the very worst of people almost every day is beyond me. I have watched all your videos Ben and buying your book in the next couple of weeks. Thank you so much Sir for opening up and talking. I feel a bit of a fake saying I have PTSD and stress after hearing about your experiences (I'm not an ex or serving Police Officer) God bless you Ben and all Police Officers for everything you do and have done

[@richardpage5281]

Just bought your book matey. Got it delivered to Aberystwyth where my static caravan is (proper gypo me) gonna put my feet up and have a flick through whilst my kids do my Swede in around me. Wish me luck. Got the book because of this channel. Cheers matey

[@davemck1887]

Your powers of description are amazing mate (unfortunately). The things that Bobby's and Paramedics have to go through is unreal so cheers .Time to sit back and try "try" to chill. Great mental health advice btw.

[@magnetic_beacon9138]

You’re a top lad Ben 👍

[@taggy193]

God bless you mate

[@hassanmadarhillfiger9001]

I wish you recover speedily from what you have seen. You're still a human being.

[@welloffthepace3127]

Even listening to this story made me sick to the point of feeling nauseous. I’ll always respect the police for having to deal with this kind of stuff. Absolute nightmare.

[@MegaScumbucket]

As a victim of a serious stabbing many years ago I commend all emergency services. I wouldn't be here without them.

[@MrChunk299]

Just want to say listening to you about your struggles with mental health made me under stand that I was suffering from severe mental health. By understanding after several months of help from the universal credit I manage to get my life back together I learnt how to drive a truck and I have never felt better. Every day is a new and I enjoy what comes with that new day, Ps love watching police inspectors, when I am delivering round Leeds Bradford Halifax Huddersfield I keep saying oh I saw this or that on police interceptors round where I am delivering. Sorry for the rant as for the mental health it’s good to talk about it and listening to someone else with it helps, after being put on the right meds and help sessions I finally got to a point and said that’s it iam going to become a class one driver and now I am half way there. So just to say thanks cos listen to you you are have in a small way so thats agin and keep up with the great videos!

[@atvseatexchange2176]

Denial, and blaming someone else, are very common ways of not dealing with the truth about oneself. Now that people are afraid of offending anybody, it's even tougher for an outsider to step in. Keep on unloading your sack Ben, my best to you.

[@NikkiBikki]

Ive been re-watching Interceptors these last weeks and have always been struck by what a top bloke Ben Pearson seems to be. I've als seen a few of these vids and like an idiot didn't make the link 🤦‍♀️. Sending you lots of love, Ben. We've all been able to sleep sounder in our beds because of what you and your colleagues have done for us all. Thank you.

[@angina50]

Well as much as I respect the police now when I was a little riot as a teen I hardly got sleep over the prospect of the door getting knocked at 4am, I mean hey I brought it on myself like many others but that shows the we all have different opinions of how the police help you sleep, although I will attest that now I am older I do sleep rather soundly knowing people are watching out for my sons who will soon be starting their own teenage antics and will keep them in line when I cannot.

[@stephenmaddison4802]

My God. Legend.

[@jonathangoddard3426]

I can’t say it was lovely to hear this Ben, but good lad and thanks to your former colleagues.

[@danzzzvlogzzz7413]

I'm very happy your offloading / talking through your demons 👍🏽

[@Queenmania2007]

A really interesting listen, thank you. It would be worth prefacing this story with the fact that those with (any) mental health conditions are at a much higher risk to themselves than others, and hopefully it goes without saying that attacks like this are far more often carried out by those who don’t have mental health issues. Otherwise there is a tendency to associate conditions such as schizophrenia with danger and violence to others, which is profoundly incorrect and stigmatising. Thank you again for sharing.

[@MissKittybigpaws]

Watched the whole thing with my hand on my mouth, those poor people, terrifying

[@fernlewis3404]

Lads laughing? It’s beyond comprehension that! If I had done your job I’m not sure I would still like people. Amazing insight into life as an emergency responder. Wonderful people.

[@poggs9500]

At last I’ve just ordered the book Ben ..

[@roddymcniven8734]

That’s lovely