🔪 Knife Crime Action Week | Operation Sceptre – Broseley and Much Wenlock 🔪 This week we are taking part in Knife Crime Action Week as part of Operation Sceptre, the national initiative focused on preventing knife crime, removing weapons from our streets and keeping communities safe. 📍 Local context – Broseley and Much Wenlock Knife crime in Broseley and Much Wenlock remains relatively low, with very few recorded knife‑related offences locally. Across the wider West Mercia Police area, knife crime levels are significantly lower than many parts of the country, but incidents still occur and the consequences can be devastating. Even one incident is one too many, which is why prevention and early intervention remain a priority. 🚔 What’s happening during Op Sceptre As part of Operation Sceptre, Officers in and around Broseley and Much Wenlock are carrying out: • High‑visibility patrols
• Targeted stop‑search activity
• Community engagement and youth prevention work • Action to remove knives and bladed articles from circulation ⚖️ The law Carrying a knife in a public place without lawful reason is a serious criminal offence. Arrest, prosecution and custodial sentences are real outcomes – including for young people. 🗣️ Prevention is key Knife Crime Action Week is not just about enforcement. We continue to work with schools, families and partner agencies to challenge the belief that carrying a knife offers protection – it does not. ✅ Our message to the Community • Don’t carry a knife
• Don’t carry one “for protection”
• Don’t accept knives as normal behaviour • Speak up if you are worried about someone carrying a weapon Information from the public truly helps. If you have concerns about knife crime, please report it – it could save a life. #KnifeCrimeActionWeek #OpSceptre
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