West Yorkshire Police Launch Week-Long Crackdown on Knife Crime

*Monday 19 May, 2025*

West Yorkshire Police will intensify efforts to tackle knife crime as part of a special force-wide operation this week

The force is again supporting the national Sceptre initiative which runs between May 19 25 and aims to reduce knife-related offences and raise awareness about the dangers of carrying bladed weapons. 

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