THOUSANDS of people have signed a petition which wants to ban people from possessing lethal weapons without a license.

The change.org petition was set up 19 hours ago following the death of 13-year-old Oliver Lucas Stephens who was fatally stabbed in Emmer Green on Sunday.

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So far, 14,532 people have signed the petition calling for "justice" for Olly.

The change.org page explained the petition is campaigning to ban people from possessing lethal weapons without a license and for all people under 21 years of age.

The page said Olly's family and the people who cared about him "will be mourning for the rest of their lives".

It added: "Please help to protect our people."

A fundraiser has also been set up in memory of Olly and has raised £1,533 so far.