Issue details

Frank Shani is the father of Nathaniel Shani, who was tragically murdered on 15th September 2023 in Tavistock Square, Harpurhey. Since Nathaniel’s murder, the Mayor and Deputy Mayor have both met Frank Shani and the wider family of Nathaniel to support them following the murder and to discuss issues of knife crime more generally, providing assurance that work is taking place to reduce knife crime and other serious violence across the city region.

A memorial service is planned for Nathaniel on 15th September 2024, one year on from the date of his murder, for which the Shani family sought £500.00 to cover the cost of wreaths, banners, T-shirts and other decorative items. The Mayor and Deputy Mayor have approved this funding. The VRU will coordinate the purchase and delivery of items in question.