Public urged to surrender weapons during amnesty

Humberside Police is urging people to hand in weapons during a week of action to tackle knife crime.

Weapons can be surrendered anonymously at knife bins at police stations in Hull, Grimsby, Bridlington, Driffield, Goole, Beverley, Scunthorpe and Barton.

Officers would also be conducting weapon sweeps throughout the force area, with talks taking place in schools and colleges about the dangers of carrying knives, the force said.

It is part of Operation Sceptre, a national initiative, which runs until 24 May.

Operation lead for Humberside Police, Ch Insp Gary Wilson, said: "Sceptre is rolled out across the country twice a year with an aim to reduce the number of people carrying weapons, especially young people.

"Knife crime presents very real dangers and puts people at risk of serious harm," he added.

Wilson said the operation aimed to "get as many unused knives and weapons out of circulation as possible".

Sgt Matthew Julian added: "Our message to those who carry a knife – or those who are thinking of carrying a knife – this does not protect you. It makes you more vulnerable and places you in greater danger of serious harm."

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