Rejected petition Prioritise knifecrime and tackle youth crime

Appears to be an increase in youth and knife crime - 2 fatal stabbings in 2 weeks within a few miles of each other (Poplar and Canning Town) More youth on youth robberies many not reported. Needs prioritising and tackling effectively before more young people and families are affected.

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Evening standard anecdotal reporting

This petition was rejected

Why was this petition rejected?

It’s about something that the UK Government or Parliament is not directly responsible for.

The issue you raise is the responsibility of the local Police and Crime Commissioner.

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Date submitted 11 April 2017
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