Andrew Griffiths, MP for Burton and Uttoxeter has spoken with Mick Harrison, Chief Superintendent for the Burton area, to express his concern at the spate of violent incidents seen in Burton over the last few days.

Andrew said;

“It is of great concern to me that we have seen this sudden outbreak of violent incidents, with a fatal stabbing and a drive-by shooting in the space of just a few days. Our thoughts are, of course, with the family of Mr Upton and I want to pass on my deepest condolences,  but we must have assurances from the police that everything possible is being done to bring his killer to justice and also to find those responsible for firing off a gun in the street.”