Keir Starmer and Idris Elba launch project to tackle knife crime ‘national crisis’

Coalition to Tackle Knife Crime will involve campaigners, young people and victims' families in England and Wales

Keir Starmer will host the actor and campaigner Idris Elba along with police, officials and charities on Monday to launch a project intended to tackle knife crime among young people.

Officially titled the Coalition to Tackle Knife Crime, the organisation will involve campaign groups, young people and community leaders, and the families of people affected by knife crime.