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“Lives Not Knives”: tackling Wandsworth knife crime one blade at a time

The Muslim community in Tooting and Balham have reached out to try and tackle the youth knife crime epidemic in

Use of stop and search in Richmond rose by 300% in May compared to 2019

Metropolitan Police data for May shows there was a 300% increase in the use of stop and search in Richmond

Machete down trousers trips up suspect running from midnight drugs arrest on Merton High Street

Two young men with machetes and drugs were arrested when police on a routine patrol stopped a car in Merton

Cut-throat razors and machetes seized by Kensington and Chelsea police as Met battle knife crime

A massive haul of knives and dangerous weapons were seized by Kensington and Chelsea Proactive Unit yesterday. Twelve disguised stun

Weapon scanners installed at Merton secondary school during routine police operation as part of Community Action Day

Merton secondary school pupils were scanned for weapons by police as they made their way to class today, but none

Police and residents tackle Brixton gang crime in day of action against disorder

Summary: The operation was deemed a success Image: By SWLondoner staff Brixton residents can feel safer after this week’s day

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