Rhys Jones "tragic victim of gangs."

No shit.

My feelings are that this could have been avoided, plain and simple. Had the police took notice of earlier incidents, they should have known that the events would lead to something more sinister, like the people of Norris Green and Croxteth knew.

After the death of Liam Smith(spawning at least 17 different shootings), should more attention have been put in these places?

17 shootings. 17, in these two areas.

Rhys Jones and I attended the same school, albeit with a difference of 17 years between us. I grew up, completed my education, worked and travelled, yet these opportunities were denied this young boy, because of a ridiculous grudge.

Gangs have always been a part of that area. I remember being accosted by one, when I was a teenager, and it's effect is emotionally scarring for many years. If the police will not stand up these people, will anyone?

Oh, the Police try. There is a decicated task force called Operation Matrix, but there seems to be more and more guns than ever.

Saying that, when you have to deal with this:



What can you do?