It is now an offence to be in possession of certain weapons such as knucke-dusters, throwing stars flick knives and telescopic truncheons, even in your own home.

Lincolnshire Police are urging landlords to report if they notice any of these items during an inspection – do not tackle it yourself but report it to the Police or Crimestoppers to deal with.

National Police Chiefs' Council lead on knife crime, Deputy Assistant Commissioner Graham McNulty, said:  

“The harm caused to families and communities through the tragic loss of life relating to knife crime is devastating and that is why focusing on this issue remains a top priority for policing.

Knife crime is not something that can be solved by policing alone. We are working with businesses, schools, charities and community schemes to educate young people and explain why carrying a knife is never the right choice. This early intervention plays a vitally important role in stopping young people from turning to a life of crime.”

Never put yourself at risk - contact Lincolnshire Police on 101 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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