A new campaign aims to educate and explore the ‘detrimental impact’ that one knife can have on ‘so many lives’.
Humberside Police are working alongside their Major Crime Team and the families of those who have lost loved ones.
The campaign ‘Whats The Point?’ has been launched today, Monday 28th October. As well, first responders and medical professionals have shared their experiences, of that it is like to attend an incident involving a knife.
Over the coming weeks Humberside Police will be releasing a series of short films.
In the hope of saving others the same heartache, the families of those left shattered by knife crime, alongside first responders who tried to save them, and the detectives who then sought justice for them, share their own stories of the detrimental impact one knife can have on so many lives in a bid to tackle knife crime across the region.
Detective Superintendent Al Curtis from the Major Crime Team leading the campaign said: “Nobody should ever lose their life at the hands of a knife, and the consequences of somebody using one can be catastrophic.
These are not all premeditated attacks by people who sought out specialist or adapted knives, most are incidents involving easily accessible, general household items which have caused deadly consequences as a result of momentary madness whether that be at home, on a night out, or in the street.
“Not only does it impact the family and friends of those who have lost their loved one, it is then the subsequent ripple effect on everybody involved whether they witnessed the incident as it happened or the emergency services who have helped the victim in seeking urgent medical attention.
“Knife crime can impact people from any walk of life, that is why we continue to support the national knife surrender Operation Sceptre which launches on Friday 18 November.
“It is really important to educate our communities that by possessing some types of knives, even just at home, you could be committing a criminal offence. It is also crucial to mention the fact that even if you are not the one carrying a knife, but you were there when a knife was wielded, you too
could suffer the criminal consequences.
“By taking part in operations like this, not only can we educate people, but we can remove unwanted knives, and other bladed weapons, from our communities.
“Whether you find yourself in a confrontational situation at home, or are thinking about carrying a knife for your protection, ask yourself, what is the point? One knife impacts more than one life.”
The Home Office has also published a long form sit-down with the anti-knife campaigner Faron Paul, as part of its national drive to use trusted voices to land messaging on the importance of government, policing and community leaders working together to tackle knife crime, remove weapons from the streets and protect vulnerable people.
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