We will learn from anti-gang projects in the US, says May

Theresa May: Anti-gang schemes from other countries could be introduced in Britain
10 April 2012
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Anti-gang schemes from other countries could be introduced in Britain to reduce the risk of more riots, Theresa May said today.

The Home Secretary told MPs that she would be hosting an international conference on gangs next month to find new methods of dealing with the problem.

She said the aim would be to learn lessons from successful projects overseas - particularly from US cities - and bolster existing efforts in this country.

Mrs May was speaking at a hearing of the Commons Home Affairs Select Committee on last month's riots. She said that it appeared that gang involvement in the disorder might not be as extensive as first thought as further arrests and analysis of suspects' background were carried out.

She insisted, however, that improved action to tackle the problem was essential. One answer would be to extend the use of sports schemes to divert potential members away from gangs.

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