Boy arrested after social worker attack
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after a social worker was attacked and had her car damaged in Southampton
The woman was assaulted in Tennyson Road in Portswood.
Police also seized a samurai sword in a rucksack.
The arrest was made during a week-long crackdown on knife crime in Southampton.
• 31 stop and searches all related to knife crime were carried out in the city
• 10 knives were handed in to amnesty bins we set up
• Four arrests connected to knife crime were made
Chief Inspector John Halfacre, tactical lead for knife crime said: "With every operation, we seek to raise awareness of the dangers of carrying knives.
"While the police continue to take action to tackle those who carry weapons, we all have a duty and role to help keep each other safe.
"If you have concerns that someone is vulnerable and maybe drawn into crime or carrying a knife, speak to someone – the police, school, any trusted adult / professional – let’s get them the help they need and prevent future tragedies.
"In addition, if you have any information about someone carrying a knife or using weapons involved in violence, report it to police or anonymously to Crimestoppers".