South Yorkshire knife robberies fall 14% as crackdown expands

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 21 Sept, 21:59

South Yorkshire has seen a 14% decrease in knife-enabled robberies since Labour took office.

The reduction represents over 200 fewer crimes. The government is expanding its knife crime crackdown to more than 230 hotspots across England and Wales, including areas within South Yorkshire, combining increased police patrols with preventative measures and early intervention programmes.

How it is being reported

• Healey welcomes knife crime crackdownRotherham Advertiser · 21 Sept, 16:20
• South Yorkshire sees significant drop in knife robberies as national crackdown expandsDoncaster Free Press · 21 Sept, 09:30

In this story: South Yorkshire · Labour government · John Healey · England · Wales

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