‘We’re in a crisis’: Idris Elba calls for more action on youth violence in UK

Elba said there had to be ‘joined-up thinking’ when it came to knife crime and youth violence. Photograph: David Levene/The Guardian

Idris Elba has highlighted the trauma faced by those at risk of youth violence, including knife crime, at a meeting with police and community figures, adding that he was confident the government would “pay attention” to the issue.

The actor and campaigner has been a vocal supporter of tackling knife crime and youth violence, and recently fronted a documentary on the issue.