Youths face tougher laws on carrying knives to combat surge in stabbings – The Independent

Posted June 5th, 2008 in news by sally

“Police will be told to prosecute anyone aged 16 and above caught with a knife in an attempt to tackle the surge in fatal stabbings. Officers across the country will carry out more stop-and-searches of passers-by in an effort to catch more teenagers and young adults with weapons.”

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The Independent, 5th June 2008

Source: www.independent.co.uk