Police search Jubilee Park in Gedling for weapons as part of knife crime operation

Police have searched Jubilee Park in Gedling for weapons as part of a knife crime operation.

Officers carried out the weapon sweep at the open space on Burton Road in conjunction with Nottinghamshire Police’s Operation Sceptre.

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They also searched the surrounding areas for concealed weapons and knives.

Officers were joined by neighbourhood wardens from Gedling Borough Council for the ‘sweep.

A police spokesman said: “We are pleased to report that no weapons or knives were recovered.

PICTURED: Knives handed in during the last police amnesty (IMAGE: Notts Police)

“As part of the week of action we are supporting the knife amnesty where a bin is located at Carlton Fire Station and officers will be carrying out increased high visibility patrols.

“We need people to keep giving us information about knife crime in their areas so we can help keep them safe. We all need to work together to combat knife crime and we’d urge anyone with information on knife crime in their local community to call us.”

Those with information can contact Nottinghamshire Police on 101, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111. In an emergency, always dial 999.

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  1. On the school walk Monday morning a knife was laying in the road on perlethorpe road in Gedling
    Kicked it down a nearby drain

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