James, Earl of Wessex’s university is looking for new security after a recent incident involving knife crime in the area, it has been reported. The 18-year-old is studying Rural Land and Property Management at the Royal Agricultural University in Cirencester. He is miles away from his family home in Bagshot Park.

The university is looking for a new Security and Welfare Officer to be on-site. Job Centre Plus’s Gloucestershire page on X shared: “Help keep campus safe as a Security and Welfare Officer in Cirencester with @RoyalAgUni.

“Patrol the campus, support student welfare and respond to incidents.” The role is permanent with a starting salary of £24,215 per year, progressing to £27,319.

The job description reads: “Working as part of the Security and Welfare team within the Estates and IT Directorate, ensure the safety and welfare of our students, staff and visitors. The team will provide a reassuring, supportive and welcoming presence delivering the highest level of customer service and satisfaction.

“Additionally, the Security and Welfare Officers protect and care for the university’s estate and buildings. There may be opportunities to work additional hours/overtime to cover for colleagues’ absences, and to assist during busy periods and events.”

According to Hello! Magazine, the job advert comes after a brutal knife attack took place in the town earlier this year.

On March 15, a 14-year-old boy attacked a teenage girl in a corner shop in Cirencester with a six-inch kitchen knife.

The victim survived the attack, but in an impact statement, she described severe ongoing trauma, including flashbacks, nightmares, hypervigilance, and a loss of independence.

The perpetrators dominated headlines again after it became known that he was given a 12-month referral order and a three-year restraining order.

It has been in the news once again, as the culprit has been given a 12-month referral order and a three-year restraining order, sparking online backlash for not being severe enough.