Police to host community events across Milton Keynes as force joins national week of action against knife crime

Tuesday, 14 November 2023 08:10

TVP will be hosting community events across Milton Keynes throughout this week.

A national intensified week of action to tackle knife crime launched today (Monday 13th November 2023).

Thames Valley Police says its approach is to increase education and early intervention to stop young people getting involved in crime in the first place. Alongside this, strong proactive policing tackles those who carry knives.

MK South Neighbourhood team will be holding community events throughout the week at the following locations, with residents being invited to join in for free.

Tuesday 14th November

Outside the Eaglestone Community Centre, Harrier Court, MK6 5BZ 3pm – 7pm

Wednesday 15th November

Moorlands Family Centre, Dodkin Beanhill, MK6 4LP 3pm - 7pm

Thursday 16th November

Fishermead Trinity Centre, MK6 2LA 3pm – 7pm

Friday 17th November

Westcroft District Centre, Barnsdale Drive, MK4 4DD 4pm-7pm

Sunday 19th November

Netherfield Shops, Farthing Grove, MK6 4JH 2pm-6pm

MORE: THAMES VALLEY POLICE FOCUS ON EDUCATION AND EARLY INTERVENTION IN NATIONAL WEEK OF ACTION AGAINST KNIFE CRIME

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