Posted on local Newspapers web forums and sent to local journalists.

Statement:
"We, the chairs of the Safer Neighbourhoods Panels in Streatham, send out
our heartfelt sympathies to the family and friends of young James Andre
Smartt-Ford. We are shocked and saddened by the needless and senseless
violence that has taken his life at such a tender age. We deplore these
acts in all their forms, and at any age, and we urge anyone who has any
information about this, no matter how seemingly insignificant, to
contact the police with it. Those who do not wish to speak to the police
directly can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or e-mail
the information anonymously via the St Leonard's ward Safer
Neighbourhoods website at http://www.stleonardsward.org.uk/feedback"

Lee Alley - Safer Neighbourhoods Panel Chair, St Leonards
Alan Davidson - Vice Chair, Safer Neighbourhoods Panel, St Leonards
Ruth Woodcraft - Safer Neighbourhoods Panel Chair, Streatham South
Coleen Blackman - Safer Neighbourhoods Panel Chair, Streatham Wells
Pete McDonach - Safer Neighbourhoods Panel Chair, Streatham Hill