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on April 15, 2018 in World News

UK: In eight years violent crime almost tripled in Manchester

By Voice of Europe The UK’s capital, as well as other cities across the UK, are facing a sharp increase in the number of violent crimes. Many politicians and experts agree this increase is directly related to budget cuts and other austerity measures being implemented by the British government. Ministers say not so. You would think it would be obvious. Crime rising as much as 161% as police are forced to cut 3,000 officers and staff in eight years but not so say ministers. The Greater Manchester Police are being forced to tackle the rise in crime whilst the...

By Voice of Europe The UK’s capital, as well as other cities across the UK, are facing a sharp increase in the number of violent crimes. Many politicians and experts agree this increase is directly related to budget cuts...

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