Police Stations to Hold Knife Amnesty in Week of Action

Croydon store owner installs bleed control kit amid rising knife crime

Benedict Selvaratnam, founder and owner of Freshfields Market convenience store in Croydon, London, recently purchased a bleed control kit for his store. Speaking to Talking Retail he said: “I decided to install the kit because, being based in Croydon, we’re all too aware of the… This story continues at Croydon store owner installs bleed control kit amid rising knife crime Or just read more coverage at Talking Retail

Police controlled 62 people Messer and pepper spray seized Heppenheim – On Monday (19 May) officers from the Heppenheim Police Station carried out inspections in the Heppenheim Police Station during the period from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. together with the operatives of the Hessian Police Bureau. Initially, the existing weapons and knife ban was checked at the stations in Fürth and Heppenheim. A knife and a pepper spray were found at a 15-year-old and …

West Mercia Police gear up for targeted action against knife crime for campaign week

A DEDICATED week of action to tackle knife crime is unsheathing again across West Mercia. The force’s Operation Sceptre operation began on Monday (May 19) and will see police teams focus on prevention, education and engagement to target those either involved in knife crime or those on periphery. Superintendent Brian Gibbs emphasised that levels of knife crime in the region are relatively low in comparison to other parts of the country. He added:…

Week of action launched to tackle knife crime across Wales

POLICE forces across Wales have launched a week of action as part of Operation Sceptre — the national campaign aimed at reducing knife crime. Running from Monday (May 19) to Sunday (May 25), the initiative involves a coordinated effort by neighbourhood policing teams, who will be visiting retailers to provide guidance on legislation and encourage staff to challenge underage attempts to purchase knives. The campaign also offers members of the pub…

Police stations to hold knife amnesty in week of action

TWO Ceredigion police stations are holding a knife amnesty this week as part of a week of action.