A boy-of-14 has been arrested on suspicion of being in possession of a knife or bladed article. It comes after officers discovered a large blade at a Worcestershire train station.
West Mercia Police said a youth was seen running from a train leaving a rucksack behind at Redditch railway station. Police then discovered a large hunting knife.
A teenager was held for allegedly being in possession of a knife yesterday afternoon, Wednesday, November 15. He was bailed as inquiries continue.
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Operation Sceptre is part of a joint op with West Midlands Police, British Transport Police and Safer Travel during the national anti-knife intensification week.
Inspector Rich Field said: “During the week of action, we’ll be engaging with communities across Redditch and Bromsgrove, to raise awareness of the dangers of knife crime. Every knife taken off the streets is another life potentially saved, which is why we’re encouraging people to make the right choices in weather they carry a knife, often people carry this for their protection and in many cases, this can have the opposite effect.
“We’ll be visiting schools to talk to pupils; speaking to them at a young age shows them the risks that knives pose in our communities and ultimately deters offending.
“Although we focus on knife crime during Operation Sceptre, tackling knife crime is part of everyday policing. Our officers regularly carry out intelligence-led patrols to deter offending and highlight those who may commit a violent crime. We have worked with our partners and have arranged a number of cross-border operations with British Transport Police, West Midlands Police and Safer Travel during this week.
"We are lucky that knife related crime still remains low compared to other areas of the country, but it is right that we remain committed in reducing this and bringing people to justice who decide to carry a knife. My simple message is to drop the knife and tell us those people who are carrying a knife so we can stop them.”
For more information on Operation Sceptre please visit Knife Crime | West Mercia Police. Concerns about knife crime can be reported, anonymously, to Crimestoppers, on 0800 555 111, or through Fearless www.fearless.org.
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