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Young people are 'easy prey for criminal gangs during coronavirus crisis'

West Midlands Police's chief constable said young people impacted by the coronavirus outbreak are “easy prey” for criminals who want to recruit them into gangs.

By Thomas Parkes
Published Jun 3, 2020
Last updated Jun 3, 2020

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