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Calls to tackle gun and knife crime after six deaths in 48 hours

Updated on 12 July 2008

By Victoria Macdonald

After six deaths in 48 hours there are more calls to tackle the root causes of gun and knife crime.

Church and youth workers meeting at a conference in London said many young people were driven to a life of crime through anger and confusion.

The government is preparing to announce a host of new measures against knives but could they end up making matters worse?

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