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Samantha Lock

Youth gangs banned from Sydney Royal Easter Show

Police are increasing their presence at Sydney's Royal Easter Show after a fatal stabbing last year. (Paul Braven/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

More than 30 youths from gangs have been barred from Sydney's Royal Easter Show as part of a police crackdown on violence after the fatal stabbing of a teenager at the family event.

Assistant Commissioner Stuart Smith said the shocking killing of a 17-year-old boy in sideshow alley last year prompted police to rethink security at the annual event.

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