Rising levels of youth violence could explode over the summer, warn experts and charities, as reported in The Guardian.
Increases in violence are expected partly as a result of the effects of covid lockdowns, with periods out of school, and associated mental health issues.
London may witness its worst year of youth killings since 2008 according to the Metropolitan Police, and youth services are unlikely to have the resources to tackle the problem.
For the full story, including comments by specialists and charities, please see The Guardian.