Criminals hide deadly weapons in public so knife fiends can grab and stab in seconds
after being stabbed in South East London last night.
Greater Manchester Police Assistant Chief Constable Rob Potts said criminals were using the hiding spots to ensure they weren't caught with knives in public - and therefore avoiding the prison sentence of up to 18 months if found with a knife in their possession. He said: "It’s a sad fact that people are not only carrying knives, but are now also hiding weapons in and around public places and that can be very worrying for members of the public.
"The more knives that are on the streets only leads to one outcome – more people getting hurt - and we are determined to act to stop these implements getting into the wrong hands. "To ensure police and partner resources are targeted in the communities where they are needed most, we are asking the public to be aware and report any knife sightings to us reduce the circulation of weapons in our communities."Operation Sceptre, a national week of action running from the 11 – 17 March that will see knife crime targeted.
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