Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a boy has been sentenced for being in possession of a knife in Milton Keynes.
The boy, aged 16, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a bladed article in a public place.
At Milton Keynes Magistrates Court on Tuesday (11/10) he was sentenced to a nine month referral order.
On Monday (10/10) the boy was being arrested for an unrelated matter, when officers located a black kitchen knife in his bag.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Grant, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “As a result of Operation Deter, we have secured a swift conviction and sentence of a boy, who admitted being in possession of a knife.
“Operation Deter will continue to target those seeking to carry knives in our communities.
“It is not acceptable behaviour in any circumstances, and you are more likely to become a victim of knife crime yourself if you choose to carry a knife.
“We will continue to work tirelessly to take these knives off the streets, making our communities safer and put offenders before the courts.”
Following a Thames Valley Police investigation, a boy has been sentenced for being in possession of a knife in Milton Keynes.
The boy, aged 16, who cannot be named for legal reasons, pleaded guilty to one count of possession of a bladed article in a public place.
At Milton Keynes Magistrates Court on Tuesday (11/10) he was sentenced to a nine month referral order.
On Monday (10/10) the boy was being arrested for an unrelated matter, when officers located a black kitchen knife in his bag.
Investigating officer, Detective Constable Grant, based at Milton Keynes police station, said: “As a result of Operation Deter, we have secured a swift conviction and sentence of a boy, who admitted being in possession of a knife.
“Operation Deter will continue to target those seeking to carry knives in our communities.
“It is not acceptable behaviour in any circumstances, and you are more likely to become a victim of knife crime yourself if you choose to carry a knife.
“We will continue to work tirelessly to take these knives off the streets, making our communities safer and put offenders before the courts.”
