Prince William Launches Initiative to Tackle Youth Violence in Manchester
The initiative, funded by the Royal Foundation and Manchester's Mayor, aims to create opportunities for disadvantaged young people at risk of violence.
- Prince William visited Manchester to launch a new initiative to tackle youth violence, funded jointly by the Royal Foundation and Manchester's Mayor, Andy Burnham.
- The initiative will focus on disadvantaged young people and aims to create new opportunities for those at risk of youth violence.
- The funding will be used to expand the Manchester Peace Together Alliance, which works with young people aged 10 to 25.
- During his visit, Prince William visited Jessie’s Wall, a memorial dedicated to Jessie James, a teenager who was shot dead in 2006.
- He also visited a youth hub and a community food bank, where he heard about how vulnerable young people are being supported.