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Zombie knife and machete surrender ahead of law change
22 Aug 2024
A month-long surrender and compensation scheme is going live next week (Monday 26 August), ahead of a new law making…
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More than 100 weapons seized in week of action to combat knife crime
24 May 2024
An intensified week of action towards reducing and preventing knife crime in Merseyside has ended with more than 100 knives…
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A week of intensified enforcement, prevention and engagement to tackle knife crime
13 May 2024
Today (13 May 2024) marks the launch of Sceptre, the national knife crime awareness campaign and week of action for…
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Violence reduction units prevent thousands of violent offences
20 Dec 2023
Young people across Merseyside are being turned away from violent crime, as new statistics published today show that the government’s…
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First emergency ‘bleeding control cabinets’ installed in Liverpool city centre in bid to save lives
18 Dec 2023
The first six emergency ‘bleeding control cabinets’ have been installed in Liverpool city centre in an attempt to save lives.…
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Successful week to tackle knife crime as data shows 22% reduction in offences across Merseyside
24 Nov 2023
Merseyside Police and partners’ intensified efforts to tackle knife crime has resulted in almost 250 knives and dangerous weapons removed…