A Queensland police officer says there’s no silver bullet to tackling youth crime in the wake of the death of 41-year-old North Lakes mother Emma Lovell.

The Palaszczuk government is under increasing pressure to overhaul its approach, after the alleged home invasion and shocking death of Ms Lovell on Boxing Day night.

Police allege a confrontation resulted in the stabbing death of Ms Lovell.

Two 17-year-old boys have each been charged with offences including murder.

Acting Chief Superintendent Chris Stream said the issue of youth crime is complex.

“It involves us working with our partners, at health, at youth justice and also at education, there is no silver bullet for this, but any level of violence that’s used in a crime is not acceptable,” he told Today.

Another two teens, aged 16 and 17, are assisting police with their inquiries.

Opposition Leader David Crisafulli has renewed his push for tougher penalties, saying crime is a huge concern for everyday Queenslanders.

“It’s something that Queenslanders are increasingly becoming frustrated and deeply concerned about,” he told Peter Fegan, filling in on 4BC Mornings.

He has reignited the push for breach of bail to become an offence.

“Despite the fact our population has exploded, we have fewer police today then two years ago, and the laws have been weakened, so they are fighting with one hand tied behind their back.”

He said Ms Lovell’s death has cut deep.

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Youth Justice Minister Leanne Linard told reporters yesterday there was “no place” in the community for crime.

“The community has the right to expect to be safe and as a government we know that that is one of the most important jobs we have it’s why we invest so heavily in our frontline officers and police officers,” she said.

Inspector John Holland said yesterday it was difficult to understand.

“We need to work together as a community to say no to this type of violence … and do something to try and defer or deter people from committing those types of offences,” he said.

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