Knife crime and teenage murders is a London-wide problem which can only be stopped by the whole community coming together to address the issue.  On 14 January 2017, more than 100 local people joined together for a peace march in memory of 17-year-old Duran Kajiama Makongolo who was murdered last year.
Cllr Laila Butt said: “Parents, sons, daughters, teachers, police, all of us must come together and play our part in order put a stop to these tragic incidents.
“These unnecessary killings are a tragedy for the families and friends of the victims, however they hurt whole communities too and only a community wid
Knife crime and teenage murders is a London-wide problem which can only be stopped by the whole community coming together to address the issue.  On 14 January 2017, more than 100 local people joined together for a peace march in memory of 17-year-old Duran Kajiama Makongolo who was murdered last year.
Cllr Laila Butt said: “Parents, sons, daughters, teachers, police, all of us must come together and play our part in order put a stop to these tragic incidents.
“These unnecessary killings are a tragedy for the families and friends of the victims, however they hurt whole communities too and only a community wide solution can stop this.
“Our young people need love, discipline and guidance.â€
The march started at Barking Town Hall and finished at Wyhill Walk, Dagenham, the place where Duran was murdered.
Marchers are ask to meet at the town hall from 11.30am. The procession starts from noon and will make its way to Wyhill Walk via the tube from Barking to Dagenham Heathway.
Do you or somebody you know need support and advice about knife crime? Take a look at the Police’s advice:Â http://bit.ly/Metkcobl
Or find out more about your local police team on the MET Police website.
