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A 14-year-old boy was seriously injured in a gang fight in the Chamartín district of Madrid after being stabbed twice.

A 12-year-old boy in Dundee has sustained serious injuries after being attacked by a gang while defending a friend.

A 12-year-old boy was hospitalized with severe injuries following a machete gang attack in Dundee, with police currently investigating the assault.

A new initiative in Växjö aims to divert youth from gang involvement through organized activities like night football, driven by community leaders including a former extremist.

A 19-year-old has been remanded in custody in Thessaloniki for his involvement in a violent incident that resulted in the death of Cleomenes.

A cyber fraud ring operating from Bagpat, Uttar Pradesh, has been uncovered, revealing an extensive operation exploiting online platforms like Instagram and Facebook to scam users.

The article discusses the emergence of Oslo's largest criminal gang, detailing their development over the past decade.

The report discusses Sweden's alarming issue of gang recruitment of children, which threatens to lead to new gang conflicts despite claims by the national police chief that gun violence is decreasing.

A 23-year-old charged with the murder of a 20-year-old in Kalamaria has been granted a new deadline to provide his testimony.

Two individuals face additional charges related to gang involvement in the murder of a 20-year-old in Kalamaria, Greece, with one detained and the other still at large.

Two suspects have been charged with gang involvement in the murder of a 20-year-old in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, Greece.

A 20-year-old man was killed in a knife attack in Kalamaria, Thessaloniki, and authorities are investigating the incident, including potential personal disputes or gang-related motives.

Two young men were murdered in Brazil after criminals checked their cell phones and believed they belonged to a rival gang.

Victor M. Rios, a former gang member, reflects on youth criminalization in the U.S. in his book "Castigados," where he draws from his experiences to highlight the challenges faced by Black and Latino youth.

A court hears allegations of gang rape involving three boys, aged 14 to 16, of a 13-year-old girl, with one teen's mother oblivious to the incident's aftermath.

A tribunal in Spain condemned a woman for her role in a violent incident between rival youth gangs for the first time, highlighting the growing involvement of women in gang-related crimes.

A 17-year-old was killed in a shootout with police in Novo Hamburgo, Brazil, during an operation that led to the arrest of three men and the seizure of firearms and drugs.

Swedish police have launched a national operation to combat the recruitment of children and youth into criminal gangs.

The Saskatchewan government is providing $1.1 million in funding to STR8 UP, an organization dedicated to helping individuals leave gang life.

Eight young men have been sentenced to prison for participating in a gang rape of an 18-year-old British woman in Magaluf, Mallorca, which they recorded and shared.

A 26-year-old man is sentenced to life in prison for the murder of a gang leader in Linköping, while a 14-year-old boy has confessed to the shooting but is not charged due to his age.

Police in Helsinki suspect two 15-year-olds of attempting murder in a case linked to debts and gang activity.

Authorities in Oulu, Finland are alarmed by the rise of organized youth fights, prompting police to reach out to families for support in addressing the issue.

The article discusses the elaborate preparations behind the revenge killing of Saile Huraldo in Fuenlabrada, attributed to rival youth gangs and currently examined in court.

A taunt joking about weapons sparked a brutal attack by four adolescents, resulting in their arrest.

In Norway, there is a growing concern over rising gang crime, particularly in the Grønland area of Oslo, affecting local youth and community perceptions.

A group of young men, including the son of a government official, is being investigated for a gang rape case involving a minor in Copacabana.

Vitor Hugo Oliveira Simonin and a 17-year-old suspect are being investigated for collective fights at a traditional school in Rio de Janeiro, amid their prior involvement in a gang rape incident.

A podcast episode discusses the tragic case of a 16-year-old boy who was shot by a teenage assassin while walking home from the gym with friends.

A minor involved in the gang rape of a 17-year-old in Rio de Janeiro allegedly asked the victim if her mother saw her without clothes, concerned about the marks from the assault, according to police.

A recent study attributes youth street violence in Finland to commercialized lifestyles and financial pressures rather than gang involvement.

Jaani Pani, a young man from Western Sydney, shares his journey from gang involvement to inspiring others for positive change.

Zahir Mesa, a 14-year-old from Argentina, was shot by a police sniper during a robbery attempt, sparking a controversial outpouring of both grief and unsettling celebrations on social media.

An 18-year-old man has been sentenced to over 14 years in prison for the murder of a man in his twenties in Eskilstuna, Sweden, which authorities are treating as a contract killing.

A 17-year-old teenager was shot in the back while cutting hair at a barbershop in Pirapora, Brazil, leading to the arrest of three suspects and the confiscation of drugs and firearms by the police.

A young man was fatally stabbed in Valladolid by a 13-year-old during a gang rivalry between local youth groups.

The Canadian government has allocated $1.2 million for a gang prevention program aimed at Muslim youth in Nova Scotia and New Brunswick.

Authorities have arrested two teenagers associated with the 'Million Gang' in connection with a series of robberies, including the robbery of 82-year-old influencer Mónica Mancini.

A new police operation in Sweden targets the recruitment of minors into violent crime following a rise in youth involvement in shootings and bombings.

Nine individuals have been charged in connection with a shooting incident in Västerås, Sweden, that occurred in the summer of 2024.

The death of teenager Ater 'Elia' Good has been linked to Melbourne's escalating youth gang violence, with conflicting narratives from his father and police about his involvement.

A young man was robbed in broad daylight in the Jahangir Puri area of Delhi by a gang that strangled him, with the incident recorded on CCTV.

A 16-year-old teenager was shot dead during a carnival celebration in São João del-Rei, Brazil, prompting arrests and a police investigation into possible gang-related motives.

An 18-year-old youth was seriously injured in Madrid after being stabbed in an apparent gang-related attack.

Alona Kurotová, a Ukrainian from Crimea living in Slovakia, discusses the challenges faced by young Ukrainian refugees and the rise of gang behaviors among them.

The youth in Haiti are increasingly falling victim to gang violence as criminal activity escalates in the country.

A 13-year-old girl was released alive after being gang-raped in Brazil when the assailants realized she was not the intended target, having confused her with a rival gang member's girlfriend.

A youth was poisoned to death by a gang known for using poison in Haryana, India, leading to the arrest of a key gangster.

A 17-year-old boy, claiming affiliation with Milan Jaff's gang, becomes embroiled in a violent confrontation that started with a robbery incident involving the shooter’s younger brother.

A 16-year-old Swedish man is on trial in Copenhagen for allegedly hiring teenagers for murder missions and for a separate incident involving a grenade.