Two London Knife Crime Hotspots Targeted as Government Launches Crackdown Campaign

Two London knife crime hotspots targeted as Government launches crackdown campaign

Criminals in two London boroughs are being targeted in the ‘No Place for Knives’ campaign

UK steps up facial recognition, e-bikes patrol to tackle London knife crime

The United Kingdom Government has launched a new knife crime prevention campaign in parts of London. This is as it warns offenders of increased police operations involving metal detection, live facial recognition technology and additional patrols. The campaign, tagged ‘No Place for Knives’, was launched on Monday, November 2, 2026, in Westminster and Croydon, with Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-steps-up-facial-recognition-e-bikes-patrol-to-ta…

A new crackdown on knife crime in Croydon has been launched by the Government.

The ‘No Place for Knives’ campaign is also being piloted in Westminster and Birmingham. Developed by the Home Office with police and the three authorities, the campaign will target those most at risk of committing knife crime. There will be increased police activity including smarter metal detection, rapid response e-bikes and live facial recognition. The news

‘No Place for Knives’ campaign launches in London and Birmingham

‘No Place for Knives’ campaign launches in London and Birmingham Polly Jones 3 Nov 2026 ‘No Place for Knives’ campaign launches in London and Birmingham 3 Nov 2026 A Home Office-backed knife crime campaign has been launched in Westminster, Croydon and Birmingham.The ‘No Place for Knives’ campaign will include adverts appearing at tube stations, bus stops and on social media, as well as a mural at Boxpark Croydon.The ads will raise awareness of…

London deploys facial recognition, metal detectors in knife crime crackdown - NewsTmes.com.ng

London has introduced a new knife crime operation combining facial recognition, metal detection and increased police patrols, as the United Kingdom Government intensifies efforts to prevent deadly attacks and reduce weapon carrying in high-risk communities. The campaign, known as ‘No Place for Knives’, was launched on Monday, November 2, in Westminster and Croydon, with …