HC Deb 23 July 1959 vol 609 cc147-8W
68. Sir J. Hutchison

asked the Secretary of State for the Home Department how many incidents involving personal violence by gangs of youths have been reported to the Metropolitan Police during the month of July; what prosecutions have taken place in respect of these incidents; and with what result.

Mr. R. A. Butler

During the period 1st to 16th July, fourteen incidents involving personal violence by gangs of youths were reported to the Metropolitan Police. Fifteen persons have been charged in respect of these incidents. The charges have not yet been heard.

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