PC Jovon Lennon explained, 'It's very rare that police are coming to young people's doors like this and not trying to collect them to put them in a cell.' This highlights the unique approach of the Integrated Gangs Unit, which shifts the narrative from punitive action to supportive engagement. Their visits are not about arrests but about guidance and prevention.
Det Ch Supt James Conway emphasized the scale of the issue, noting that over 40% of murders in England and Wales last year were knife-related. He described knife crime as an 'area of focus' for the Metropolitan Police, which underscores the seriousness of violence and the need for community engagement to combat these challenges.
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