We must unite to fix kids’ violence

AN outbreak of violence is spreading across Scotland - but the offenders are children.

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Yesterday we reported how violent incidents in schools are soaring, with John Swinney describing the situation as “unacceptable”.

Today we report how the number of attempted murders by under-18s trebled in a three-month period earlier this year.

And there are suggestions from those at the sharp end that at least some of these murder bids were a result of the gangland war sweeping the country.

Once the “murder capital of Europe” Scotland is no stranger to violent crime.