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Knife Crime


What is it?

 A knife is considered an offensive weapon. Knife crime involves any offence where a sharp object is used or carried that can pierce the skin.

Knife crime includes:

What are the reasons why someone might carry knife?

Common reasons are:

What does the law say?

In England it is illegal to:


In what circumstances is it legally permitted to carry knives?

Legal and Good Reasons include: