It is a harrowing reminder of the work to be done. Since Ben Kinsella died 10 years ago today, 27 people have been fatally stabbed in Islington despite efforts to conquer knife crime. James Morris lists each tragic waste of life.

Islington Gazette: Elliot Guy, 27, was stabbed to death at a house party in Junction Road, Tufnell Park, on July 19, 2008.Elliot Guy, 27, was stabbed to death at a house party in Junction Road, Tufnell Park, on July 19, 2008. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: Penny Mazzocchi, 38, was stabbed to death at her home in Levison Way, Archway, on July 30, 2008.Penny Mazzocchi, 38, was stabbed to death at her home in Levison Way, Archway, on July 30, 2008. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: David Stoute, 54, was stabbed to death at his business in Hornsey Road, Holloway, on September 15, 2008.David Stoute, 54, was stabbed to death at his business in Hornsey Road, Holloway, on September 15, 2008. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: Christopher Winship, 36, was stabbed to death in Bingfield Street, in the Cally, on November 28, 2008.Christopher Winship, 36, was stabbed to death in Bingfield Street, in the Cally, on November 28, 2008. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: John MacRae, 55, was stabbed to death at his home in Caledonian Road on July 15, 2009.John MacRae, 55, was stabbed to death at his home in Caledonian Road on July 15, 2009. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: Samuel Fitzgerald, 20, was stabbed to death in Wynford Road, in the Cally, on April 14, 2010.Samuel Fitzgerald, 20, was stabbed to death in Wynford Road, in the Cally, on April 14, 2010. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: Marcin Bilaszewski, 19, was stabbed to death in Seven Sisters Road, Finsbury Park, on May 8, 2010.Marcin Bilaszewski, 19, was stabbed to death in Seven Sisters Road, Finsbury Park, on May 8, 2010. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: Andrew Jaipaul, 21, was stabbed to death in Andover Road, Finsbury Park, on June 26, 2011.Andrew Jaipaul, 21, was stabbed to death in Andover Road, Finsbury Park, on June 26, 2011. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: Jonathan Brierley, 45, was stabbed to death in Landsdeer Road, Upper Holloway, on December 22, 2011.Jonathan Brierley, 45, was stabbed to death in Landsdeer Road, Upper Holloway, on December 22, 2011. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: Chrissie Azzopardi, 22, was stabbed to death at her home in Wray Crescent, Finsbury Park, on April 29, 2012.Chrissie Azzopardi, 22, was stabbed to death at her home in Wray Crescent, Finsbury Park, on April 29, 2012. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: Rodney Hickford, 59, was stabbed to death at his home in Thornhill Road, Barnsbury, on April 30, 2012.Rodney Hickford, 59, was stabbed to death at his home in Thornhill Road, Barnsbury, on April 30, 2012. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: Nicholas Henry, 33, was stabbed to in Charterhouse Street, Farringdon, on June 23, 2012.Nicholas Henry, 33, was stabbed to in Charterhouse Street, Farringdon, on June 23, 2012. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: Derek Boateng, 16, was stabbed to death in Highbury New Park, Highbury, on April 23, 2013.Derek Boateng, 16, was stabbed to death in Highbury New Park, Highbury, on April 23, 2013. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: Mohamed Abdullahi, 20, was stabbed to death in York Way, Holloway, on June 29, 2013.Mohamed Abdullahi, 20, was stabbed to death in York Way, Holloway, on June 29, 2013. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: Paul Joseph, 43, was stabbed to death at his home Collier Street, Kings Cross, on October 7, 2013.Paul Joseph, 43, was stabbed to death at his home Collier Street, Kings Cross, on October 7, 2013. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: Ryan Gray, 24, was stabbed to death in Drayton Park, Highbury, on June 4, 2014.Ryan Gray, 24, was stabbed to death in Drayton Park, Highbury, on June 4, 2014. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: Alan Cartwright, 15, was stabbed to death in Caledonian Road on February 27, 2015.Alan Cartwright, 15, was stabbed to death in Caledonian Road on February 27, 2015. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: Stefan Appleton, 18, was stabbed to death in Nightingale Park, Canonbury, on June 10, 2015.Stefan Appleton, 18, was stabbed to death in Nightingale Park, Canonbury, on June 10, 2015. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: Vaso Kakko, 17, was stabbed to death in Yoke Close, in the Cally, on November 23, 2015.Vaso Kakko, 17, was stabbed to death in Yoke Close, in the Cally, on November 23, 2015. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: Jeroen Ensink, 41, was stabbed to death in Hilldrop Crescent, Holloway, on December 29, 2015.Jeroen Ensink, 41, was stabbed to death in Hilldrop Crescent, Holloway, on December 29, 2015. (Image: Nadja Ensink-Teich)

Islington Gazette: Elidona Demiraj, 25, was stabbed to death at her home in Jessop Court, Graham Street, Islington, on January 31, 2016.Elidona Demiraj, 25, was stabbed to death at her home in Jessop Court, Graham Street, Islington, on January 31, 2016. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: Jonathon JJ McPhillips, 28, was stabbed to death in Upper Street on February 25, 2017.Jonathon JJ McPhillips, 28, was stabbed to death in Upper Street on February 25, 2017. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: Lee Jay Hatley, 28, was stabbed to death at a flat in Westcliff House, Baxter Road, Canonbury, on June 26, 2017.Lee Jay Hatley, 28, was stabbed to death at a flat in Westcliff House, Baxter Road, Canonbury, on June 26, 2017. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: Nashon Esbrand, 27, was stabbed to death in Mitchison Road, Canonbury, on August 24, 2017.Nashon Esbrand, 27, was stabbed to death in Mitchison Road, Canonbury, on August 24, 2017. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: Steve Frank Narvaez-Jara, 20, was stabbed to death at a house party in Bartholomew Court, Old Street, on January 1, 2018.Steve Frank Narvaez-Jara, 20, was stabbed to death at a house party in Bartholomew Court, Old Street, on January 1, 2018. (Image: police)

Islington Gazette: Kwasi Anim-Boadu, 20, was stabbed to death in Roth Walk, Finsbury Park, on April 21, 2018.Kwasi Anim-Boadu, 20, was stabbed to death in Roth Walk, Finsbury Park, on April 21, 2018. (Image: Archant)

Islington Gazette: Marcel Campbell, 30, was stabbed to death in Upper Street on May 21, 2018.Marcel Campbell, 30, was stabbed to death in Upper Street on May 21, 2018. (Image: Archant)