Met working to raise awareness of criminal gangs exploiting young people
Police are appealing for parents and carers of youngsters at risk of being drawn into crime to take action. There
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Rival gang members banned from Leigh-on-Sea, Southend and Rayleigh after escalation in violence
Fifteen teenagers involved in gangs linked to drug dealing, violence and anti-social behaviour have been made subject of strict injunctions.
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Greater effort needed to keep Essex children schooled in war against ‘County Line’ drug gangs
Eight recommendations have been made to help tackle the effect of county lines on the life chances of young people
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County council commits cash to tackle gangs
Essex County Council is pledging to commit £500,000 to help tackle gangs and county lines activity in the county. The
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Sharp rise in number of children at risk from gangs
The number of children at risk from gangs In Essex has increased sharply in the past three years, new Government
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Redbridge to lead the way with family therapy to combat gang crime
Young people in east London at risk of becoming involved in gangs will be given family therapy for the first
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Essex Police warns of child exploitation by gangs
ESSEX Police has written to schools, academies and colleges, to warn pupils and their parents about child exploitation by gangs.
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