Families share stories to raise awareness of knife crime
A national knife amnesty period starts next week
Humberside Police says the detrimental impact that one knife can have on so many lives is devastating.
Ahead of the national knife amnesty period starting next week (Monday, 16 November 2026), in the hope of saving others the same heartache, the families of those left shattered by knife crime, alongside first responders who tried to save them and the detectives who sought justice for them, share their own stories of the detrimental impact one knife can have on so many lives.
Detective Superintendent Al Curtis, from the Major Crime Team, said: “Nobody should ever lose their life at the hands of a knife and the consequences of somebody using one can be catastrophic.
“These are not all premeditated attacks by people who sought out specialist or adapted knives, most are incidents involving easily accessible, general household items, which have had deadly consequences, as a result of momentary madness whether that be at home, on a night out, or in the street.
“Not only does it impact the family and friends of those who have lost their loved one, it is then the subsequent ripple effect on everybody involved whether they witnessed the incident as it happened or the emergency services who have helped the victim in seeking urgent medical attention.
“Knife crime can impact people from any walk of life, which is why we continue to support the national knife surrender, Sceptre, which launches next week.
“It is really important to educate our communities that by possessing some types of knives, even just at home, you could be committing a criminal offence. It is also crucial to mention the fact that even if you are not the one carrying a knife, but you were there when a knife was wielded, you too could suffer the criminal consequences.
“By taking part in operations like this, not only can we educate people, but we can remove unwanted knives, and other bladed weapons, from our communities.
“Whether you find yourself in a confrontational situation at home, or are thinking about carrying a knife for your protection, ask yourself, what is the point? One knife impacts more than one life.”