Victoria Police, African community join forces to combat youth crime

An African community leader Kot Monoah speaks to the media alongside and Victorian Chief Police Commissioner Graham Ashton during a press conference in Melbourne, Wednesday, January 10, 2018. (AAP Image/Ellen Smith) NO ARCHIVING

An African community leader Kot Monoah speaks to the media alongside and Victorian Chief Police Commissioner Graham Ashton Source: AAP

Victoria Police has joined forces with the local African community to establish a new task force - or unit - to help tackle the issue of youth crime. It will work with community members to better understand the complex issues behind offending.



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