Thames Valley Police is joining police forces across the country by taking part in Operation Sceptre a national knife surrender and week of action to challenge and reduce the threat of knife crime.
The knife surrender will run between Tuesday 18 and Monday 24 September, during which members of the public will be able to safely dispose of any type of knife or bladed article.
The aim of the operation is to remove dangerous weapons from the street, reduce knife crime and raise awareness of the dangers and consequences of carrying a knife.
Officers will also be holding a number of activities during the week, which will include the use of knife detection arches and engagement with schools and retailers.
Knife surrender bins have been placed in the front counters of the following 16 police stations:
BUCKINGHAMSHIRE:
Amersham
Aylesbury
High Wycombe
Milton Keynes
OXFORDSHIRE: Abingdon
Banbury
Bicester
Kidlington
Oxford
Witney
BERKSHIRE:
Bracknell
Loddon Valley
Maidenhead
Newbury
Reading
Slough
If you are worried about knife crime in your area or if you want to speak to anyone about a specific concern then please do get in touch with Police on 101
