What an incredible evening at the Inspirational Youth Awards in
#Birmingham! It was a true honour to support the talented Alexandru Cocosila and Hansen Gunby, both Police cadets
@WMPolice whose powerful poems are published in the
#ListenUp! poetry book, taken from my national initiative. Their voices are essential in the fight against
#countylines exploitation and
#knifecrime.
Huge thanks to you to the organisers Anita Chumber and Ifraz Ahmed for an unforgettable night filled with amazing entertainment and the best food I've ever had at a large event, courtesy of the
@MarriottBonvoy
Great conversations with
@SimonFosterPCC
@WestMidsPCC and the incoming High Sheriff, Mark Lyndon Smith, who both share a deep passion for engaging young people through the arts. And a shoutout to
@NKirkpatrickWMP West Midlands Police for the brilliant work being done to combat county lines exploitation and associated crime.
Lastly, a special thanks to the inspirational cadet leader Liz Curran who is one of the most dedicated and amazing women iโve met! ๐
#YouthEmpowerment #Inspiration #Community #WMPCadets #Poetry #CountyLines #KnifeCrime #ChangeMakers #youngpeople #iyawards