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Leicester City legend Emile Heskey joined local organizers to host a free football event for teens, aiming to steer them away from trouble and knife crime. The event, part of the Gorilla Force campaign, was run by Rhys Keightley and Kiah Dixon, who focus on free sports events to keep young people active and supported. The campaign has support from Neetu Squire, the Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Leicester. Parents and attendees praised the positive vibe and the opportunity for kids to have better options than hanging out on streets. Heskey, who has a family connection to the event, believes getting kids off the streets into activities like this is crucial. These grassroots efforts prove small events can build big change in addressing rising youth challenges in the city.

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