Tributes paid to 'visionary' mum who set up anti-crime charity after murder of her son

Tributes have been paid to a 'visionary' mother who set up an anti-crime charity after her son was killed.

Patsy McKie set up Mothers Against Violence after her son Dorrie was shot dead in Hulme in 1999, aged 20. He was one of three young men killed within a 10-day period that summer in Manchester.

No-one has been convicted of his murder, but a gun was linked to the crime and two men found in possession of it were jailed for firearms related offences. Patsy, 76, continued to run the charity in the intervening 25 years, providing support and education to help young people avoid gun and knife crime.

Dorrie, who was not involved with gangs and had not been in trouble with the police, had been due to start a college course weeks after his death. In 2019, Patsy won a special recognition award at the M.E.N.'s Pride of Manchester awards.

She received a standing ovation from the audience, and told the M.E.N.: "I just love people because God says we must love one another. If we do then things are going to be changed. That's what's really missing from our world more than anything else."

Her death was announced on the Mothers Against Violence website: A post read: "With deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of our beloved founder, Patsy McKie. who passed away at her home on Thursday 09.01.2025. She was a visionary leader, a true inspiration to us all.

"Her passion and dedication built the foundation of our organisation. She will be forever remembered for her kindness, her unwavering spirit, and her commitment to excellence.

"Patsy's legacy will live on through the work we do and the values she instilled in us. She will be deeply missed."

Leader of Manchester council Coun Bev Craig said on X: "Very sad news. Patsy was an