Knife bins installed across North Yorkshire as part of national crackdown
The bins are at police stations across the county
Knife bins have been installed at police stations across North Yorkshire as part of a national crackdown on crime.
Police are asking people to drop off any unwanted blades, wrapped in thick paper or cardboard as a precaution, at police stations across the county.
The bins have been installed in York, Scarborough, Malton, Northallerton, Harrogate and Skipton police stations.
A permanent knife bin is also available in Harrogate, between Asda car park and Dragon Road car park, close to the recycling bins.
North Yorkshire Police said the aim is "not only to reduce knife crime, but give reassurance to people who want to simply dispose of unwanted knives and sharp objects".
Those dropping off blades won't have to give their name, or any other details.
Detective Superintendent Andrea Kell, of North Yorkshire Police, said: “It only takes one knife in the wrong hands to cause serious injury or even death. Knives destroy lives, it’s as simple as that.
“Every knife placed in an amnesty bin is one less knife that could be used as a lethal weapon on the streets."