A Newcastle gym has started to offer free boxing classes for local children, to help keep them safe and off the streets in the ongoing battle against knife crime. Pro-Fitness Infusion in Hazlerigg started the campaign, named 'Knives Down/Gloves Up!' just over a month ago, and they already have over 25 kids taking part.
This decision was made partly in response to the murder of Gordon Gault, the 14 year old who was stabbed in Elswick, Newcastle. This event was the last straw for the owners and trainers at the gym, who decided to create free boxing sessions, the type that are not available anywhere else in the West End.
News of the sessions has spread by word of mouth and in just over a month, the numbers which were around five in the first session, have swelled to over 25, with no signs of reducing. In fact, there are now two weekly sessions instead of just the one as a result of the demand.
