Northumbria Police Launches Week-Long Knife Crime Crackdown

A police force has initiated a week-long knife amnesty, providing an opportunity for individuals to relinquish bladed weapons “safely and securely.” Northumbria Police has installed knife surrender bins at various stations as part of a broader enforcement campaign, designated Operation Sceptre, which is scheduled to run until 17 November. Ch Supt Joanne Park-Simmons stated that individuals who use knives “not only ruin their lives and the lives of their victims, but also the lives of their own family and friends.” She added, “This is not something policing can tackle alone – everyone can play their part in keeping our region safe.” Susan Dungworth, Northumbria Police and Crime Commissioner, remarked that carrying a knife makes one “likely to use it,” further stating: “Too often we have seen lives lost, futures destroyed and families left heartbroken.” Collection bins for surrender are available at the following police stations: Follow BBC North East on X, Facebook, Nextdoor and Instagram. Send your story ideas to northeastandcumbria@bbc.co.uk.Copyright 2024 BBC. All rights reserved. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.