Mother of murdered boy calls for violent teens to join army
Saturday, 5 July 2008
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The stepmother of a boy who was stabbed to death in the UK is calling for violent teens to be forced to join the British army.
The 36-year-old, who doesn't want to be named, was speaking after the death of Shakilus Townsend.
The 16-year-old died after being attacked in broad daylight in south London.
It's the latest in a string of killings - sparking police to put knife crime as their main priority, above terrorism.
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