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Families who have lost loved ones to knife crime deserve compassion and support — yet too often, they are ignored, even by churches, says Chris Lambrianou.
Despite lack of resources across the board, together Havering Police, Council Enforcement Teams and third sector organisations have attempted to get to the root causes of knife crime and reduce both carrying and harm in Havering. Yet, simply wanting to dispose of a knife seems far too difficult, says Mark Whiley, Coordinator for Barking, Dagenham and Havering Green Party.
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A permanent knife surrender bin will remain in Central Park Leisure Centre car park, Harold Hill, to allow people to anonymously and safely dispose of knives and other weapons.
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t’s been nearly seven years since Courtney Barrett launched Binning Knives Saves Lives, and in that time, his work has made a deep and undeniable impact. Over 1,300 knives were taken off the streets through his community-led amnesty campaign, and awareness was spread nationwide. But despite his tireless efforts, Courtney and the grieving families he represents have been consistently ignored—most notably by those in authority in London.
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“Knife crime is rising — and no one wants to talk about why children are carrying weapons.”
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Figures have shown a soaring increase in knife crime across London, which is of no surprise to anyone. Knife crime fails to be addressed as it should be and has been for many years. However, across Havering things are slightly different.
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London and Knife crime. The figures show knife crime has increased across London, not just increased but soared up by 60%.
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Two Teenagers, who brutally stabbed a 14 year old boy, have been jailed after detectives from the Metropolitan Police Service conducted a thorough investigation. Following the sentencing hearing, the victim’s mother made a heart rendering plea for young teenagers to stop carrying knives.
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A powerful initiative to tackle knife crime visited Havering this week as part of a wider effort to keep our streets safer.
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Last year, teenagers from east London took to the beaches of Southend to bring violence. Instead of enjoying a day on the beach in the sun, youths went armed with knives and guns, bringing chaos to the Essex town.
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At the end of 2024, just 30% of offenders caught in possession of a knife or offensive weapon were handed an immediate custodial sentence. In London, that figure is believed to be even lower — meaning as few as one in ten offenders may face jail time.
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Officers across Havering, Barking and Dagenham and Redbridge joined in the Met wide County Lines Intensification Week that has seen them remove guns, ammunition and drugs worth over £180,000.
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Havering police officers’ quick intervention saw a moped returned to his owner following a knife point robbery.
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A disturbing rise in street crime and harassment has left Havering residents deeply concerned as gangs of hooded youths and predatory individuals target schoolchildren and women across the borough.
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A man has been found in a hotel room with multiple stab wounds. The incident happened at a hotel on the A127, at 1am this morning.
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The Unspoken Heroes: Police Officers Saving Lives First on Scene every week. As knife crime spirals, it’s time we acknowledged the quiet bravery of those who are first to respond.
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A 17 year old boy has been stabbed on the Orchard Village Estate, in Rainham just after 10am this morning. It is believed an altercation took place between a group of youths, resulting in one being stabbed in the thigh.
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Until we listen—truly listen—to the voices of those left behind, until we challenge the culture that glorifies violence, and until we tackle the root causes in schools, families, and communities, London will remain Europe’s knife crime capital.
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A teenager who carried out at a zombie knife attack during Notting Hill Carnival has been found guilty of attempted murder.
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The scenes of large gangs of youths armed with knives and machetes fighting in Southend, angered many last year.
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