Home Office doubles anti-youth crime funding

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Home Office doubles anti-youth crime funding

But Mayor of London lambasts Conservatives for cutting services.

Knife crime has risen by 16 per cent

Date - 1st August 2018
By - Sophie Garrod and Press Association

Funding to steer young people away from a life of crime will be increased as part of initiatives to battle a rise in violent incidents. The early intervention youth fund was originally set by the Home Office at £11 million, but £22...

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