Tributes to funny and handsome' young footballer stabbed to death in city park
Detectives are hunting the killer of 17-year-old Harleigh Hepworth who was fatally stabbed in West Park, Wolverhampton.
No arrests have been made as the investigation continues into the tragic death of Harleigh Hepworth, with tributes pouring in for the teenager. [ more ]
Rahaan Ahmed Amin - the teen stabbed to death in a park in Newham
The 21 campaign seeks to remember the 21 teenagers who were murdered in 2023 and change the culture of kids carrying knives and becoming involved in violence.
Rahaan Ahmed Amin, a 16-year-old boy, was stabbed to death in Newham in 2023 and a 16-year-old boy has been charged with his murder. [ more ]
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 ]
Boy killed in Hainault sword attack went to same school as Grace O'Malley-Kumar
Teenagers from the same school as previous knife crime victims were involved in a recent sword attack, prompting sorrow and a united front in the community. [ more ]
London Mayor candidate Andreas Michli vows to end knife crime
Andreas Michli, an independent London mayoral candidate, vows to tackle knife crime and police-community engagement issues with his multifaceted plan named Operation Brennan. He also aims to reduce City Hall's taxes and charges. [ more ]
Sadiq Khan has 'completely lost control' of London's streets, say families of victims
Knife crime in London has increased by 38% since Mayor Sadiq Khan took office. Families of victims blame lack of control and lenient policies for the surge. [ more ]
Richard Taylor, father of murdered schoolboy Damilola Taylor, dies after cancer battle
Richard Taylor, father of Damilola Taylor who was murdered in 2000, died at 75 after battling prostate cancer. He dedicated his life to supporting young people and campaigned against violence.
Together with his wife, Taylor set up the Damilola Taylor Trust to advocate against knife crime and create better opportunities for underprivileged youth in honor of their son. [ more ]
Labour pledges to scrap apology letters' in crackdown on soaring knife crime
Labour leader Keir Starmer has announced a pledge to tackle knife crime by giving young people support and imposing tougher punishments.
Labour would introduce a ban on zombie-style knives and machetes, as well as impose criminal sanctions on tech executives who allow knife sales on their platforms. [ more ]
Idris Elba tells police they must think deeper' to eradicate knife crime
Idris Elba believes that stop-and-search powers do not completely solve knife crime in the UK.
Elba launched the Don't Stop Your Future campaign, calling for a ban on machetes and zombie knives, and urging authorities to address the root causes of knife crime. [ more ]