Crime Rates Up, Murders Down In '08, Say Police

From CTV:

Overall crime rates were up but murders and attempted murders were down in 2008, according to the latest figures released by Montreal police.

The crime rate rose by 2.6% last year while murders were down 43.1%, according to an annual report released on Tuesday.

Montreal police chief Yvan Delorme also touted his force's anti-gang efforts.

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