Overview

• Merseyside officers conducted 218 stop searches, executed 34 warrants and deployed knife arches, resulting in 64 knives seized and 24 arrests.
• Greater Manchester Police carried out 28 warrants alongside weapon sweeps, school sessions and knife arches, arresting 322 people and seizing 19 blades.
• Members of the public on Merseyside voluntarily handed in 50 bladed items, including knives and swords, during the surrender period.
• Police visited retail outlets to advise on best practices for secure knife storage and responsible sale policies.
• Law enforcement agencies plan to sustain community engagement and school outreach to educate youths and deter knife carrying.