Cumbria Police launch knife amnesty across county
Summarised from 4 outlets · 5 reports · Updated 15 Nov, 06:56 · Archive
Cumbria Police is running a national amnesty to encourage people to hand in knives anonymously at six police stations from November 16 to 22.
Cumbria Police is supporting the national Sceptre campaign, which runs from Monday, November 16, to Sunday, November 22. The campaign encourages the public to safely dispose of knives and other bladed items in amnesty bins at six police stations across the county.
Amnesty hand-in points are located in Barrow, Kendal, Carlisle, Penrith's Hunter Lane station, Whitehaven and Workington. People are advised to check police station opening times before visiting. Anyone handing in a weapon should place it in a box or strong bag and go directly to a designated station.
Chief Inspector Sam Turner said the force will prioritise education of young people about the dangers knives pose to themselves and others. He stressed that 'Cumbria is one of the safest places in the country to live, work and travel, so there is no justification for carrying a knife for protection'. Police will carry out test-purchasing operations at shops across the county and engage with schools and colleges to highlight the risks and consequences of carrying knives.
Possession of a knife carries serious consequences. Police say someone in possession of a knife increases the risk of harm to themselves and could face a fine of up to £5,000 and a prison sentence of up to four years.
David Allen, Cumbria's Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner, said: 'Knife crime can have devastating effects on communities so it is important that we, as a society, hand over any unused knives or sharp objects that could be used as weapons.' He added that education is key to reducing crime and understanding the effects and consequences of carrying weapons.
How it is being reported
- Police urge Cumbrians to hand in knives during week long amnestyKnives can be handed in anonymously at police stations across Cumbria next week.Cumberland News · 15 Nov, 06:00
- Police urge Cumbrians to hand in knives during week long amnestyKnives can be handed in anonymously at police stations across Cumbria next week.Westmorland Gazette · 15 Nov, 06:00
- Police urge Cumbrians to hand in knives during week long amnestyKnives can be handed in anonymously at police stations across Cumbria next week.NW Evening Mail · 15 Nov, 06:00
- Police urge Cumbrians to hand in knives during week long amnestyKnives can be handed in anonymously at police stations across Cumbria next week.Whitehaven News · 15 Nov, 06:00
- Cumbria Police urge public to bin knives anonymously during national campaignANONYMOUSLY bin knives and help keep your community safe.Cumberland News · 14 Nov, 09:53
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