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Youth violence fears prompt big rise in stop and search

Stop and search of under-18s rose 38% in 2024 with 1,221 positive outcomes, including 231 weapons found, as Police Scotland targets youth violence and knife crime.

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Police Scotland has ramped up the use of stop and search powers against young people to record levels amid public concern over youth violence and knife crime.

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Knife crime: Police Scotland increase stop and search on children

Police Scotland have ramped up their use of stop and search powers against young people to record levels.

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BBC News broke the news in United Kingdom on Monday, December 8, 2025.
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