11 November 2024 marked the launch of Sceptre, the national week of action targeting knife crime for police forces across the UK.  

 With the busy festive season drawing near, November’s week of action focuses on knife-enabled robbery, to reduce the impact this high-harm crime has on local communities.  A number of operations and initiatives, aimed at keeping the public safe from robbery and knife-related offences, will be running this week:

Message 1 - #Sceptre | When you carry a knife, you are risking everything. Prison, being a victim of crime and even ending up in hospital with a serious, or even worse, fatal injury.

Help us to keep the streets safe by disposing of your knives anonymously in one of our amnesty bins. 

Message 2 - #Sceptre | By carrying a knife, not only do you put yourself at risk of a serious or fatal injury, you could face a fine and prison – even if you don’t use it.

Knives can be safely and anonymously deposited in amnesty bins across Greater Manchester. 

Message 3 - #Sceptre | Every life lost due to violence is one too many.

If you have concerns about someone you know who is carrying or hiding a knife, or if you are aware that knives are being concealed in your community, talk to us via LiveChat: www.gmp.police.uk 

Dial 999 in an emergency.

Message 4 - #Sceptre | We can all play a part in addressing knife crime. What you can do:

https://www.gmp.police.uk/police-forces/greater-manchester-police/areas/greater-manchester-force-content/c/campaigns/2019/Amnesty-bins/

Message 5 - #Sceptre | Fearless enables young people to pass on information about crime 100% anonymously.

If you know somebody who is carrying a knife, you can pass on information to Fearless without having to give any of your personal information. 

There’s also lots of help and support available on their website if you're concerned about knife crime. 

Visit fearless.org