All posts tagged "knife crime"
MP warns about Cheshire knife crimeTatton MP Esther McVey has warned government it must allow police to stop and search anyone suspected of carrying a weapon – to tackle the scourge in fatal stabbings. As Prime Minister Theresa May prepares to host...
- Posted March 29, 2019
- Force on the ball with innovative way to tackle knife crime
Cheshire Constabulary has come up with a new way of tackling knife crime and anti-social behaviour – through youth football. The force has organised a seven-a-side football tournament at the Halton Stadium in Widnes for 160 youngsters...
- Posted March 27, 2019
- Cheshire Constabulary to take part in national campaign tackling knife crime
Cheshire Constabulary will be working with its partners as part of an ongoing campaign to tackle knife crime. Operation Sceptre is a week of action that runs from March 11 to 17 and aims to reduce the...
- Posted March 11, 2019
- Cheshire PCC and chief constable say wider public services cuts linked to rise in knife crime
Cheshire’s police and crime commissioner and chief constable are concerned about the link between the reduction in public sector funding and the increase in violent crime, including knife crime. PCC David Keane and CC Darren Martland outlined...
- Posted March 8, 2019
- Cheshire Constabulary to take part in national campaign tackling knife crime
Cheshire Constabulary is taking part in a national campaign tackling knife crime, working with partners to prevent young people from carrying knives. Operation Sceptre is a week of action that runs from September 17 to 24 and...
- Posted September 17, 2018
- Appeal following attempted knifepoint robbery in Knutsford
Cheshire Constabulary is appealing for witnesses to come forward following an attempted knifepoint robbery in Knutsford. At around 11.55pm on Wednesday 11 July a 17-year-old girl from the town had her mobile phone snatched off her by a teenage...
- Posted July 12, 2018
- Police and Crime Commissioner praises Cheshire Police operation to tackle knife crime
Cheshire Police took part in the national campaign, Operation Sceptre, which saw officers target people who carry and use knives. Knife surrender bins were placed at police stations and recycling centres in Ellesmere Port, Macclesfield, Runcorn and...
- Posted March 1, 2018
