Dozens of knives handed in during amnesty

Metal detecting knife arches were set up in busy areas

A knife amnesty saw 263 weapons being placed in surrender bins at police stations, Humberside Police said.

Sceptre, which took place last week, is a national initiative to try and tackle knife crime.

Officers visited 26 schools and colleges to conduct education sessions and also visited shops to make them aware of the laws surrounded sales of bladed items.

Metal detecting arches were set up in areas with a large number of people passing through, leading to four knives being recovered from stop and searches.

Ch Insp Tim Harrison, who led the operation, said he was "grateful for the support shown by communities during Sceptre".

"Long term change comes through prevention, engagement and education and giving people the chance to make better choices," he said.

Ch Insp Harrison added: "Knife crime can have a devastating impact on our communities. Taking part in this national campaign means that we can take safely dispose of these weapons before they find their way into the hands of someone who may want to use it to cause harm to another person."

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