John Swinney hits back at Tories' 'no prison' claim as FMQs focuses on knife crime

John Swinney knife crime response to Kayden Moy death is welcome but needs more

"Punishment is a key part of the justice system, but stopping young people carrying knives in the first place is also essential."

John Swinney hits back at Tories' 'no prison' claim as FMQs focuses on knife crime

JOHN Swinney insisted the Tories were wrong to claim that young offenders could not be sent to prison as First Minister’s Questions focused on a spate of recent stabbings across Scotland.

Sheffield-based charity set to launch new music project to address anti-social behaviour.

Always an Alternative will launch a new initiative, #WordsNot Weapons, a musical project designed to inspire young people and tackle the growing issues of knife crime.  Always an Alternative – Hang out locations and times Founder, who also serves as the charity’s CEO, Anthony Alaseinde said: “Our aim is to challenge the mindset of young people and support them to make positive life choices.” This new campaign is calling for more young people in …