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Zimbabweans in crime awareness demo in London
03 Feb 2016 at 00:39hrs | Views
Zimbabweans in the UK led by Munashe Kutyauripo's family took to the streets of London on Saturday to help raise awareness about knife crime among teenagers in London.
Zimbo Live TV reported that this follows the fatal stabbing of the 16year old Munashe Kutyauripo on the 9th of January this year whilst at a friend's birthday party in Woodford.
There was an outpouring of raw emotion as the crowds walked for one hour under police escort from Funwell car park all the way to the Ashfields Play Grounds where the teenager was murdered.
Charles' parents wept uncontrollably upon arrival at the murder scene. The crowds chanted 'Drop a knife, Save a life' throughout the march. There was an intense sense of togetherness as the crowds expressed solidarity in the fight for justice in this case.
Both sets of parents looked completely shattered by this despicable act of evil. There were repeated calls to find the murder suspect who has so far evaded the police. The fact that the murder suspect was well known to the family is making the situation unbearable for them.
Reverend Merica Cox of Balm of Gilead Church where Munashe and his family attended was a towering figure of strength and courage in such difficult circumstances. She spoke passionately about the need for parents to get involved in their children's lives and to seek counselling as soon as they noticed worrying behaviour in their children. She also repeated calls to track down the suspected killer and bring him to justice.
Four teenagers have so far been arrested and bailed in this case. Detectives are still looking for 16year old Aaron Tavares-Gaiete who is of particular interest to them.
Police are continuing with their investigations and Charles' burial arrangements are still to be announced.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Investigation Team on 020 8358 0200, the police non-emergency line on 101 or call Crime stoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Zimbo Live TV reported that this follows the fatal stabbing of the 16year old Munashe Kutyauripo on the 9th of January this year whilst at a friend's birthday party in Woodford.
There was an outpouring of raw emotion as the crowds walked for one hour under police escort from Funwell car park all the way to the Ashfields Play Grounds where the teenager was murdered.
Charles' parents wept uncontrollably upon arrival at the murder scene. The crowds chanted 'Drop a knife, Save a life' throughout the march. There was an intense sense of togetherness as the crowds expressed solidarity in the fight for justice in this case.
Both sets of parents looked completely shattered by this despicable act of evil. There were repeated calls to find the murder suspect who has so far evaded the police. The fact that the murder suspect was well known to the family is making the situation unbearable for them.
Reverend Merica Cox of Balm of Gilead Church where Munashe and his family attended was a towering figure of strength and courage in such difficult circumstances. She spoke passionately about the need for parents to get involved in their children's lives and to seek counselling as soon as they noticed worrying behaviour in their children. She also repeated calls to track down the suspected killer and bring him to justice.
Four teenagers have so far been arrested and bailed in this case. Detectives are still looking for 16year old Aaron Tavares-Gaiete who is of particular interest to them.
Police are continuing with their investigations and Charles' burial arrangements are still to be announced.
Anyone with any information is asked to contact the Investigation Team on 020 8358 0200, the police non-emergency line on 101 or call Crime stoppers, anonymously, on 0800 555 111.
Source - Byo24News
