Last call to use knife bins set up at North Yorkshire police stations
Amnesty bins have been set up this week
Time’s running out to hand in knives anonymously as North Yorkshire Police’s amnesty ends today.
The campaign aims to reduce crime by getting dangerous weapons off the streets.
Surrender bins are available at police stations in York, Scarborough, Malton, Northallerton, Harrogate and Skipton.
Detective Chief Inspector Jon Sygrove, from North Yorkshire Police, said: “While knife crime in North Yorkshire is very low – around two-and-a-half times below the national average – sadly we do deal with the devastating impact of it.
“This week is about raising awareness of knife crime, but we work 24 hours a day every day of the year to make sure blades don’t fall into the wrong hands and ensure they aren’t carried as weapons. The knife bin rollout has played a big part in helping us do that.
"If you are worried about someone carrying a knife, please tell a family member, a teacher or youth worker, a police officer, or report it to the police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. It really could save a life."
North Yorkshire Council’s executive member for corporate services, Cllr Heather Phillips, whose responsibilities include community safety, said: “We prioritise the safety and wellbeing of communities across North Yorkshire and the roll out of knife drop bins helps emphasise that message.
“No-one should have to deal with the awful consequences that knife crime brings. By surrendering bladed items, you are helping to limit the chances of that happening to a relative, friend or someone where you live. "
There are permanent knife surrender bins available across North Yorkshire.