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'Tackling knife crime is not simple' – PCC doubles down on action pledge with Wolverhampton in the spotlight

Every time another parent of a youngster stabbed to death meets Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster he renews his pledge to cut knife crime in the West Midlands.

West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster, at  a knife surrender bin at Tesco Extra, Dudley
West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster, at a knife surrender bin at Tesco Extra, Dudley

A parent of three daughters himself, the toughest part of his role is answering the questions of those who feel the most let down by the police and politicians.

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