A Leeds MP has demanded change in the House Of Commons this week following a series of knife-related attacks across the city. Hilary Benn, MP for Leeds Central made a passionate speech during a Commons debate yesterday, asking why people are still legally allowed to have access to dangerous weapons.
There have been a number of worrying incidents in Leeds over the past few months, leaving residents concerned. In June of this year, a man was stabbed after confronting youths in Trentham Park for being too loud.
In July, West Yorkshire Police were given tough new powers in Beeston after a machete fight between two gangs and in Harehills in August, more powers were put in place following another masked machete brawl.
