Gun and knife crime

Gun and knife crime

This is a criminal offence, and you need to report this to the Police immediately, you must also let them know if you are concerned about your safety.

Gun and knife crime includes stabbing or shooting someone. But it's also illegal to:

  • carry a knife
  • threaten someone with a knife or gun
  • commit a crime with the use of a weapon - like a robbery
  • commit a crime by pretending you have a real knife or gun