A machete attack in broad daylight in Huddersfield. Gangs in balaclavas swinging knives around Leeds. Young men stabbed to death in Doncaster.

These are just some of the acts of violence plaguing our communities.

For too long it's been largely unreported and now bereaving families are demanding change.

So, how did our youth become a lost generation?

From ITV Calendar, Jonathan Brown tells Tom Bradby what you need to know...

To watch the full investigation head to: https://www.itv.com/watch/news/investigation-how-youth-service-cuts-coincided-with-a-rising-tide-of-violence/0y6vtx6