Sussex Police joined forces across the country last week for Operation Sceptre, a national week of action alongside our community partners to tackle knife crime and raise awareness of the dangers of carrying knives

Officers carried out a huge range of engagement activities and days of action throughout...

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Published: 12:17 am May 27, 2022

Updated: 8:52 am October 8, 2025

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Officers carried out a huge range of engagement activities and days of action throughout the county between May 16 and 22, to complement our year-round activity of education, engagement and enforcement on knife crime and serious violence.

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