FORTY-FOUR knives and bladed articles were taken off Oxfordshire streets during a week-long crackdown by Thames Valley Police.

Operation Sceptre ran from April 26 to May 2.

Knife bins were placed at 11 stations across the Thames Valley so that members of the public could dispose of knives without any questions being asked.

Across the three counties, 250 knives were handed in.

Assistant Chief Constable Christian Bunt, force lead for Operation Sceptre, said the public are the ‘eyes and ears’ of the streets. 

Oxford Mail: Police officers also carried out knife arches at train stations too. Police officers also carried out knife arches at train stations too.

He said: “Operation Sceptre is a national week of action that highlights our work to tackle this crime type, however it is important to stress that our work continues beyond this week of action.

“The public have an important part to play also in helping to keep knives off our streets. They can help us as additional eyes and ears in our fight against serious violence and knife crime. By making a report to us you could help save a life.”

If you need to report a knife-related crime to police, call 101 in a non-emergency or 999 in an emergency and there is immediate danger to life. 

 

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