Gang

Children were nearby when a gunman opened fire.

Knife crime has risen in the last year, both across the country and dramatically so in London. Police cuts, austerity, reductions in stop-and-frisk, increased gang activity and even drill music have been pointed to as possible reasons for the rise. Theresa May has said cuts to police has not influenced knife crime, as MET Police Chief Cressida Dick said it’s obvious that police cuts and increase in violent crimes are linked.

Police opened fire on the gang during a high speed chase through London.

The death came amid a spate of violence in London.