A leading Trafford Labour politician has welcomed a new 10-year strategy aimed at preventing serious violence across the city-region.

Cllr Fianna Hornby, who represents Gorse Hill and Cornbrook ward, praised colleagues for the work undertaken to produce the Greater than Violence Strategy, and for striving to end violence and improve lives.

The document is the product of public services, communities, voluntary organisations, and young people working together.

Speaking after the launch, which took place on Tuesday at Gorse Hill Studios, Cllr Hornby said any work aimed at preventing violence is welcome.

“I’m delighted to see a strategy that will go some way to give those innocent victims some comfort knowing that they are not alone and support is available,” said Cllr Hornby.

“I also welcome the news the strategy is the next phase of our regions journey to eradicate violence of any kind – and that work within communities will continue to tackle this extremely serious issue and, ultimately, provide opportunities for young people and their families.”

Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham and Deputy Mayor Kate Green are leading on the project alongside key partners.

The report reads: “We want Greater Manchester to be a place where everyone can live a good life, growing up, getting on and growing old in a greener, fairer, more prosperous city-region.

“Our strategy for Greater Manchester sets out a route to deliver this vision for the benefit of our people, our places and our planet.

“In Greater Manchester we have already seen reductions in knife crime – between the year ending June 2022 and the year ending June 2023, knife crime decreased by 12.5pc across all ages, and 13.5pc for victims under age 25.  However, there is obviously more work to do.

“Violence has a devasting impact on victims and their families, as well as local communities.

“Violence, and the fear of violence, can also impede some of our ambitions.

“That’s why it is vital that we address the underlying causes and work with our partners and communities to prevent it.”