Street Games will help support youngsters in Keyham, says PCC

Street Games involves eight local sports clubs including Plymouth Argyle, who provide a range of community activities, to help 'improve the happiness and wellbeing of young people in our region'.

A spokesperson for Argyle, said: "Plymouth Street Games provide free or low cost sports sessions across the city, opening up a world of vibrant and engaging activities to young people aged from 11 – 25.

"The project places particular emphasis on youth leadership, enabling participants to thrive in an environment focussed on fun, enjoyment and social interaction."

Police and Crime Commissioner Alison Hernandez, who is supporting the initiative, said: "We're going to basically see if we can implement it this week, see what we can do to help some of those teenagers and young people on the streets of Keyham keep themselves busy while it's the Summer holidays and do some work with them."

Yesterday civic leaders, religious figures, politicians, emergency service workers and the military joined around 200 people outside the Guildhall in Plymouth city centre to hold a one minute's silence

Jake Davison, 22, shot his 51-year-old mother Maxine Davison, also known as Maxine Chapman, at a house in Biddick Drive before he went into the street and shot dead Sophie Martyn, aged three, and her father, Lee Martyn, 43.

In the 12-minute attack, Davison then killed Stephen Washington, 59, in a nearby park before shooting 66-year-old Kate Shepherd, who later died at Derriford Hospital.

Addressing the mourners outside the Guildhall, Keyham community leader Kevin Sproston said: "The solidarity, love and support shown by Plymouth and the UK towards Keyham has been overwhelming and we thank you for all your kind messages, it means a lot.

"At the moment Keyham is grieving."

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