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An initiative to tackle anti-social behaviour has been launched by Security Minister Paul Goggins. | |
He launched the initiative along with the family of murdered greengrocer Harry Holland, who was stabbed near his home in Norfolk Drive last September. | |
The 65-year-old was trying to stop a gang from stealing his van at the time of the attack. | The 65-year-old was trying to stop a gang from stealing his van at the time of the attack. |
Mr Goggins said a more co-ordinated community response was needed to deal with the problem. | |
"The message from all parts of the community is the same - everyone wants something done to make their streets safer," he said. | |
"Experience tells us that the answer can not simply be imposed. It requires a practical partnership at local level. Everyone has a part to play." | |
Mr Holland's sister Geraldine McAteer said they hoped the move would have a positive impact. | |
"After the murder of Frank McGreevy, we had called for a task force which would involve all of the agencies in west Belfast, the elected representatives, community representatives and so on," she said. | "After the murder of Frank McGreevy, we had called for a task force which would involve all of the agencies in west Belfast, the elected representatives, community representatives and so on," she said. |
"I think this is a very good start in terms of that approach." | "I think this is a very good start in terms of that approach." |
Mr McGreevy died in hospital after being attacked outside his Ross Street flat on 15 March. | |
A 16-year-old girl accused of Mr Holland's murder has been released on bail. |