Keir Starmer and Idris Elba launch project to tackle knife crime ‘national crisis’

The coalition will gather evidence about the factors behind knife crime, particularly those involving young people. Photograph: Stefan Rousseau/PA

Keir Starmer will host the actor and campaigner Idris Elba along with police, officials and charities on Monday to launch a project intended to tackle knife crime among young people.

Officially titled the Coalition to Tackle Knife Crime, the organisation will involve campaign groups, young people and community leaders, and the families of people affected by knife crime.