AFTER a week which has seen a number of violent attacks and robberies involving teenagers, young people from across the region are being invited to have their views around keeping safe heard by attending this year's PFCC online youth event. 

Nub News has reported recently on a number incidents, including attacks on young people at Lakeside.

Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner for Essex Roger Hirst will be hosting the third annual youth event on Friday, 3 March. 

The online sessions will focus on key issues affecting young people and will enable those tuning in to share their views on knife crime, water safety and the role of the police and fire services in local communities.

They will be able to hear from experts representing the PFCC's Violence and Vulnerability Unit and Essex County Fire and Rescue Service, as well as a live Q and A with the Commissioner himself!

Roger Hirst

Mr Hirst said: "This will be an exciting and interesting event and I'm looking forward to hearing what young people across Essex have to say about what is important to them. We need to make sure everyone has a voice in ensuring that our police and fire and rescue services are the best they can be. 

"This online conference is also a great opportunity to speak to young people about important and relevant subjects such as knife crime and water safety so we can help them stay safe."

There will be four LIVE sessions, each lasting for 30 minutes, taking place at 10am, 11.30, 12.30pm and 2.15pm. Young people are welcome to join in as many of the sessions as they wish with no limit.

To register interest and sign up to receive the live access to the event people can follow this link and sign up.