'I can't see it stopping' - Middlesbrough's young men discuss gangs after A66 crash
Summary
Young men in Middlesbrough, England, talk about how gangs and crime affect their community after a crash on the A66 killed five young men and two police officers. They say a lack of safe activities and jobs for young people makes it easier to get involved in crime, but sports like boxing help them stay away from trouble.Key Facts
- A crash on the A66 in Middlesbrough killed five young men and two police officers after a car was chased by police and hit a police vehicle head-on.
- The men in the car had a total of 30 criminal convictions among them, except for one.
- Young men in Middlesbrough see gang activity and dangerous driving as common problems.
- Many local youths feel there are not enough safe activities or job opportunities, which can lead them into crime.
- Boxing clubs provide a safe place and positive focus for some young men like Dylan and Louis.
- Around 20% of 16 to 24-year-olds in northeast England are not in education, work, or training, which is the highest rate in the UK.
- Social media shows many dangerous driving videos, some shared by people connected to the crash victims.
- The prime minister asked social media companies to remove posts that promote dangerous driving after the crash.
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