Knives and weapons removed from streets in South Yorkshire crackdown

Knives and other weapons were removed from the streets of South Yorkshire on the first day of a week-long crackdown.
Officers found this blade in ShiregreenOfficers found this blade in Shiregreen
Officers found this blade in Shiregreen

Photographs of some of the weapons seized by officers yesterday have been published by South Yorkshire Police, including an array of blades.

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A home-made weapon with a nail protruding from it, which was found 'hidden an a bus stop,' was also found by officers.

This knife was found in ShiregreenThis knife was found in Shiregreen
This knife was found in Shiregreen

During one operation carried out yesterday, officers removed seven knives from a house in Scawsby, Doncaster, after the blades were ordered online.

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Police week of action planned to tackle knife crime in South Yorkshire

This week's crackdown in South Yorkshire forms part of a nationwide operation - code-named Sceptre - aimed at reducing knife crime, following an increase in offences.

Officers will be involved in both covert and overt operations in a bid to identify those who arm themselves on the streets.