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www.standard.co.uk
2 weeks ago
London

Three men stabbed to death in horrific London bank holiday weekend violence

Three men were stabbed to death during a bank holiday weekend in London, highlighting the rising knife and gun crime in the city. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 weeks ago
New York City

Meet the man stabbed 18 times who is taking knives off London's streets

Knife crime campaigner Faron Paul shares his personal experience to educate teenagers on the dangers of knife violence. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
3 days ago
London

Boy, 16, stabbed to death in London

Teenager fatally stabbed in West London, emphasizing the ongoing issue of knife crime among youth in the area. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
3 days ago
London

Boy, 16, stabbed to death in broad daylight outside pub

A teenager was stabbed to death in west London, sparking a murder investigation.
Police urge anyone with information on the incident to come forward. [ more ]
www.newsshopper.co.uk
4 days ago
London

The faces of the 25 victims stabbed to death so far this year in London

Knife crime in London has increased, with 13,503 incidents recorded in a year, and the Mayor of London is taking measures to address the issue. [ more ]
www.newhamrecorder.co.uk
2 days ago
London

Teen found guilty of murder after stabbing 16-year-old to death in West Ham Park

Teenager convicted of murdering 16-year-old with knife ordered online. [ more ]
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www.theguardian.com
3 months ago
UK politics

Wellingborough: where faith in politics is fading Politics Weekly UK

Wellingborough byelection
Local groups tackling knife crime and youth center closures [ more ]
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www.standard.co.uk
5 months ago
London

Official rebuke for Sadiq Khan's claim of falling' knife crime

Sadiq Khan has been rebuked by the official statistics regulator for making an incorrect claim about falling knife crime in London.
Knife crime in the capital has increased significantly since 2016, contrary to Khan's claim of a decline. [ more ]
www.standard.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Sadiq Khan's 1.2m boost to tackle child fight-or-flight' knife trauma

London Mayor Sadiq Khan has announced a new £1.2 million scheme to fund 200 youth workers in an effort to combat knife crime in London.
The Rise Up programme, delivered by London Youth, aims to educate children aged 10 to 18 on leadership skills and conflict management, with participants reporting feeling better equipped after role play scenarios.
The initiative comes as London faces a rise in violent crime, with 19 teenagers killed in 2023 and a decrease in funding for youth workers and youth centers over the past decade. [ more ]
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BBC News
6 months ago
London

Tackling knife crime through simulation

The SHARP project uses dramatised scenes of a stabbing to educate students about the long-term impacts of knife crime.
The project aims to encourage students to reflect on the potential consequences of being a victim or attacker of knife crime.
The project has been successful in engaging students through real-life experiences and has received support from professionals in the field. [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Social justice

Half of UK teenagers have witnessed or been victims of violence, study reveals

Half of all teenagers in England and Wales witnessed or were victims of violence last year.
Violence among teenagers is undermining children's education and causing them to feel unsafe at school.
Government approaches to tackling youth violence are criticized for not addressing the root causes. [ more ]
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www.hamhigh.co.uk
6 months ago
London

Gun and knife crime rises in Haringey but burglary falls

Knife and gun crimes have risen in Haringey, with a 14% increase in knife crime and an 8% increase in gun crime.
Robbery of personal property was up by 14% in Haringey.
Crime increased at a higher rate across London as a whole, with a 5% increase in offences and a 20% increase in knife crime. [ more ]
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