Last month, Stephen Lewis became the latest teenager to fall victim to gang violence and knife crime. He was reportedly attacked by a gang in Plaistow, knifed repeatedly in the chest and left to die in his sister's arms. He was later pronounced dead at hospital.
The 15-year-old's death was even more shocking as it took place as he left an event organised by a youth charity that campaigns against violence. Local young people say there is a growing rift between gangs in rival postcodes E13 and E16.
However, anti-crime campaigners say that, despite the event's horrific outcome, it is vital that youth workers across the UK continue to work closely with young people to address conflict and push for conciliation.
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