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Mural remembers anti-crime campaigner who lost son to gun crime

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Patsy McKie standing outside a building. She is wearing a blue, pink and green patterned dress and a mainly pink headscarf.

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Mural created in Manchester to honour anti-crime campaigner Patsy McKie

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A new colourful mural has been painted at the Mothers Against Violence Hulme Centre in Manchester to honour Patsy McKie, who dedicated her life to anti-crime campaigning after her 20-year-old son Dorrie was shot dead in 1999. McKie co-founded Mothers Against Violence (MAVUK) days after her son's death and passed away in January 2025 at the age of 77. The artwork, created by artist Marcus Lane, reflects her vibrant personality and desire to bring colour and positive spaces for young people into the community.

Key points

  • A colourful mural has been created at the MAVUK Hulme Centre in Manchester to honour anti-crime campaigner Patsy McKie.
  • Patsy McKie co-founded Mothers Against Violence (MAVUK) following the fatal shooting of her 20-year-old son, Dorrie, in Hulme in 1999.
  • McKie travelled globally to raise awareness about violent crime and supported families facing injustice until her death in January 2025 at age 77.
  • The mural was painted by artist Marcus Lane to reflect McKie's bright personality and her commitment to creating positive spaces for young people.
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