Sir Mark Rowley, the head of the Metropolitan Police, has voiced his support for regulating drill music and online content that may incite violence. He expressed concerns about the genre's connection to gang crime and its potential to normalize violence among young people.
The head of the Metropolitan Police, Sir Mark Rowley, has expressed his support for controls on drill music and online content that may incite violence. In an interview with LBC, Sir Mark stated that he believes measures should be taken to regulate the spread of drill rap, a genre known for its often graphic lyrics depicting gang violence. While acknowledging that some argue drill music is art, Sir Mark expressed concern that it can normalize violence and influence young people.
\He highlighted the connection between drill music and gang crime, stating that he has witnessed a frequent association between drill artists and criminal activities. The police chief emphasized the seriousness of this issue, particularly its disproportionate impact on black communities. Sir Mark also voiced concerns about the ease with which young people, particularly males, can access violent content online. He described the 'horrific' material readily available to teenagers through the internet, encompassing everything from American school shootings to ISIS beheadings and extreme right-wing propaganda. \Sir Mark's comments follow a recent incident where Axel Rudakubana, the perpetrator of the Southport attack, was sentenced to a minimum of 52 years. During the investigation, police discovered documents related to Nazi Germany, the Rwandan genocide, and car bombs on devices belonging to Rudakubana. His fascination with violence was evident in the images and documents found, raising further concerns about the influence of extremist content.
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