What would you like to see done in the UK right now?

I’d like to see community hubs in every town, where people of all ages can meet without having to spend money or drink alcohol.

I would like to see SureStarts in every town. I'd expect them to be properly funded.

If I had two things - youth initiatives such as clubs would be great (as Babs says).

Not too sure? Mollygo maybe the ones who said the hurtful words, maybe they have learned their lesson? Certainly not the ones that have incited violence!

Absolutely 100% kalm

Absolutely agree, LizzieDrip

How would ID cards help reduce knife crime?

Keeping Quiet's suggestions.

Put pressure on the owners of social media platforms to monitor their platforms effectively, taking down all violent content. It’s perfectly possible for them to do this.

Nobody, but nobody, needs to see beheadings etc - it’s madness! Young people are becoming desensitised to extreme violence.

Elon Musk et al have a lot to answer for!

Mt61

All of the above. Hefty sentence for those caught carrying a knife, or any weapon for that matter.

I’d like that. But the prisons are full, so who would be released to make room for the knife- wielders?

I would like our children to feel safe. Put pressure on the manufacturers to cease making these lethal knives that are made only for killing. License domestic knife makers. Bring pressure to bear on web-sites that sell these knives.

Then put far more resurces into proper community policing, invest in youth workers and youth centres where kids can socialise and feel safe.

Bring in legislation like Australia that are banning smart phones for under sixteens.

This is a long list I know but something has to change.

FriedGreenTomatoes2

I’d like a robust Stop and Search initiative. Knife crime needs tackling as an urgency. Loss of these young boys is beyond tragic.
And ID cards introduced (as in Europe).

You?

Generally agree but all races must be treated equally, there cannot be an over-emphasis of one race over another, that fuels mistrust. We cannot afford mistrust and to counteract that there should be substantial beat officers working in association with schools and youth clubs. Red tape should be reduced for the building of youth clubs. Parks and open spaces should have 24hr HD CCTV. Monitoring using Drones is something that is worthwhile in some open spaces.
More minority ethnic officers and seniors should be drastically increased.

All of the above. Hefty sentence for those caught carrying a knife, or any weapon for that matter.

A new government who listens to the people and funnels money where it is needed most.

Much more funding put into community policing in areas with high knife crime stats.
More funding for youth clubs and youth workers/projects.
Legislation passed to get rid of leaseholders.