Public concern about the level of violence in the capital is increasing, and the 100th homicide investigation of the year was launched recently by the Met.
The London Assembly Police and Crime Committee will ask victims, former offenders, young people and charity workers for suggested solutions to the problem. Main questions will include:
- How can communities and the police work together to tackle violence?
- How can we make sure the root causes of violence are reduced?
- What do Londoners want the Mayor and City Hall to do to help them prevent violence?
An open mic event, with invited guests, takes place tomorrow morning at City Hall. Special guests are:
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Barry and Margaret Mizen, parents of murder victim Jimmy, who now run an anti-knife crime charity.
- Megaman (Dwayne Vincent), leader of Brit award winning urban music group So Solid Crew, who grew up on a crime-ridden estate.
- Robyn Travis, who was formerly involved in knife crime but now is a writer and helps educate young people.
- Amani Simpson, who was stabbed seven times by a gang, and now campaigns against violence.
- Pastor Kevin Yfeko, of the SPAC Nation Church - a former prolific gang leader who used to carry weapons such as knives and guns.
The meeting will take place on Thursday 20 September from 10am in The Chamber at City Hall (The Queen’s Walk, London SE1).
Media and members of the public are invited to attend
The meeting can also be viewed LIVE via webcast or 
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Notes to editors
- Steve O’Connell AM, Chairman of the Police and Crime Committee is available for interview. See contact details below.
- The full agenda is available.
- The committee has launched an urgent inquiry into violent crime in the capital to examine the reasons behind the rise and to look at what more can be done.
- The Police and Crime Committee examines the work of the Mayor's Office for Policing and Crime (MOPAC), which oversees the Metropolitan Police. It also investigates key issues relating to policing and crime in London, including serious violence, front line policing, and counter-terrorism.
- London Assembly Police and Crime Committee.
- As well as investigating issues that matter to Londoners, the London Assembly acts as a check and a balance on the Mayor.
For media enquiries, please contact Howard Wheeler on 020 79835769. For out of hours media enquiries, call 020 7983 4000 and ask for the London Assembly duty press officer. Non-media enquiries should be directed to the Public Liaison Unit on 020 7983 4100.