Tulse Hill Shooting
On the 24th January, a boy of fourteen was taken to hospital following a shooting in Tulse Hill. It is believed that he was attacked by another teenager.
We were all shocked and distressed at the incident, particularly since it involved young people. Our thoughts are with the teenagers involved, as well as their friends and families.
The event is a clear reminder that we need to take urgent steps to engage with young adults in order to tackle violent crime, and get to grips with the socio-economic issues behind the statistics. The whole community must stand together against acts of violence in order to stop them.
Local youth group, the Palace Project takes a similar stance, and has made a long-lasting contribution to tackling youth crime with its engaging and thought-provoking short film on the issue. Part one can be viewed below.
