Over 15,000 knives removed from UK streets through national surrender scheme
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Over 15,000 knives removed from UK streets through national surrender scheme

6 Aug 2026 · Originally published 5 Aug 2026 9/10 Original headline: 15,000 knives removed from UK streets through surrender scheme
More than 15,000 knives and bladed weapons have been handed into anonymous surrender bins and mobile units over the past year. By providing a no-questions-asked way to dispose of dangerous items, the initiative aims to reduce the number of weapons available in communities and support wider efforts to tackle knife crime.
Source: Good News Post National
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