Anti-gang campaigner killed in 'gang brawl' in Cambridge

 

anti-gang campaigner who abandoned London to escape urban violence was stabbed to death in a suspected gang brawl in Cambridge. Father-of-three Kyjah Brown, 26, volunteered to help youngsters in his new hometown escape knife crime, but was killed after being caught up in the fight on Saturday. Mr Brown, who left Brixton, South London, for a more 'peaceful life' was enjoying a night out with two friends in Cambridge when he was attacked and left to die by the side of the road. The DJ and rapper’s two friends were rushed to hospital with serious injuries and have since been helping police with their inquiries. Friends hailed him as an 'inspiration' to youngsters seeking to avoid gang violence. Della Spencer, Cambridgeshire County Council’s black community support, said Mr Brown was known for his work helping youngsters to turn their backs on crime through music and sport. She said: 'I know he moved from London to escape knife crime and the violence and moved to Cambridge for a peaceful life.   More... Red card for Balotelli! Striker given his marching orders for wearing a 'gangsta' style hoodie in shopping centre where they're banned 'He was well known amongst the young people. He tried to to put them off gang culture to stop them getting a criminal record. His death has really affected the community.' A former football teammate, who has been holding a vigil at the murder scene for the last three nights, said the selfless father was an 'amazing person'. Looking for peace: Hanover Court estate, where the former Londoner was stabbed to death during a suspected gang brawl He said: 'Kyjah basically ran Waterbeach Wanderers to help those youngsters keep off the streets. 'There was no money and that’s why it folded but he even used his own money to buy football kits. That’s why it is such a shock that he died this way. 'His family moved to Cambridge to get the brothers away from all that. He was just an amazing person. 'We have been tweeting the liked of Wayne Rooney as well as Rio Ferdinand - who Kyjah really did look like - to get the message out there about knife crime.' Kyjah ran Waterbeach Wanderers to help those youngsters keep off the streets. He even used his own money to buy football kits. That’s why it is such a shock that he died this way. His family moved to Cambridge to get the brothers away from all that. He was just an amazing person. But local councillor Sheila Stuart warned that cramped conditions and fears over drug dealing on the Hanover Court estate, where Mr Brown died, has stopped neighbours from talking to police. She said drug dealing was rife on the estate and called on police to help clean up the area. 'It’s a very dense living environment, everyone is on top of each other and residents are loath to report because they feel they will be under threat. 'I don’t know if drugs and anti-social behaviour are related but there’s a very serious problem and it really destroys the lives of the people who are trying to lead decent lives there.' A Facebook group has been set up since Mr Brown's tragic death to help fight knife crime. His friend Zoe Walton wrote: 'I hope this campaign will raise awareness to young men to make a life for themselves - just as Kyjah did.' Crime scene investigators were conducting a careful fingertip search near the scene of the stabbings. A 22-year-old man was been arrested on suspicion of murder but was later bailed. Police are now hunting for a second suspect in connection with the incident.