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24.06.2024 - 06:06 / manchestereveningnews.co.uk
The grieving family of Nathaniel Shani have called for a meeting with mayor Andy Burnham as they demand action to finally end the scourge of knife crime. Greater Manchester has endured a string of tragedies caused by stabbings over recent years, while offences involving blades have risen nationwide.
Nathaniel was just 14 years old when he was stabbed in an alleyway off Tavistock Square, in Harpurhey, on September 15 last year. Two boys, included one who admitted stabbing Nathaniel, were convicted of his murder.
In a heartbreaking statement read following their sentencing on Thursday, Nathaniel's family described the pain they have endured in the months that followed the tragedy, causing 'sleepless nights' and 'uncontrollable tears'.
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Now the family has called for a meeting with the mayor of Greater Manchester to discuss their key demands and calls for change, to make sure Nathaniel's death is not in vain. They want to see a total ban on knives being carried on the street - with 'no knife too small to cause harm or serious damage'.
The family also want to see parents take responsibility and be given 'some control' to ensure their children do not carry knives - or be held liable. They also want to see schools discuss information regarding children with the parents involved, in a bid to prevent violence.
"It's time the authorities do more about knife crime," the family said. "It is our wish that the Mayor of Manchester grants us an audience to discuss these concerns further and in detail.
"More powers need to be given to police to pin down those carrying knives, prosecute and award longer sentences. Our plea is for everyone to say no to knives - no knife is
When Nic Gorton received the keys to her first home, it was a moment of pride. The single mum finally had her foot on the housing ladder and was optimistic about the future.
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