Kitchen knives and a samurai sword are among some of the weapons that have been handed in at police stations across Anglesey during the first month of the island-wide knife amnesty.
The two-month amnesty was launched on Friday, 5th of February, in support of a memorial walk held for 21-year-old Leon Jones, who tragically died as a result of being stabbed in Holyhead last November.
District Inspector Nigel Harrison said: “The response from the public so far has been excellent. Albeit the exact numbers are not known, we have received at least 40 knives.
“The amnesty continues and I would urge people to dump any unwanted knives and other weapons at any police station on Anglesey. This is a good opportunity to get rid of household knives that people no longer need to own.”
Red disposal bins are at Holyhead and Llangefni police stations; however people can also take their unwanted knives to other stations in Menai Bridge, Gaerwen and Valley.
Police are urging anyone who may have information about individuals who carry knives or other bladed articles to call officers on 101, if you are calling from Wales, 0845 607 1001 ( Welsh Language Line ), 0845 607 1002 ( English Language Line ) or Crimestoppers Wales Cymru anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Alternatively you can send a text message to 66767 or email – [email protected]
- Back in 2006, North Wales Police took part in the first national knife amnesty which was launched by the Home Office, where over 1,700 knives were handed in at police stations across the force area. 619 of those were handed into the Western Division which covers Anglesey and Gwynedd.
- In 2009, North Wales Police recorded 13 incidents of knife crime on Anglesey.
