Idris Elba has highlighted the trauma faced by those at risk of youth violence, including knife crime, at a meeting with police and community figures, adding that he was confident the government would “pay attention” to the issue.
The actor and campaigner has been a vocal supporter of tackling knife crime and youth violence, and recently fronted a documentary on the issue.
At a roundtable discussion on Monday evening with regional community figures and the national lead for knife crime in Dagenham, east London, he called for “joined-up thinking” on the issue.
He said: “I describe myself ...
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