Crackdown on knife crime this week across Berkshire and North Hampshire
The two forces have joined a national campaign.
Last updated 28th Apr 2021
Police across the Thames Valley and in Hampshire are taking part in the national Operation Sceptre campaign to help reduce knife crime.
Thames Valley Police and Hampshire Constabulary are joining other police forces in a week of action which includes a knife amnesty.
Operation Sceptre runs until Sunday (2 May).
It will see officers carry out weapon sweeps.
And it is also giving people the opportunity to dispose of knives anonymously in amnesty bins.
Forces are also working with schools to discourage young people from carrying knives.
The aims are to remove dangerous weapons from the streets, reduce knife crime and raise awareness of the dangers and consequences of carrying a knife.
Knife amnesty bins have been placed at the following police stations:
Berkshire:
Loddon Valley
Maidenhead
Newbury
Reading
Slough
North Hampshire:
Yateley Council Offices
Andover Police Station
Northern Police Investigation Centre, Basingstoked
If you have any information about the possession of knives or criminal activity relating to this type of crime, please report online via our website or call 101.
Alternatively, you can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers 100% anonymously on 0800 555 111.