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Urban knife crime and affect on rurlal life.....

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carbore:
Hmm having re read the atricle I agree it is more about 16-18 however I am still concerned about target lead policing, even if i may have over egged this issue.

Lord Shagg-Pyle:
I've always tried to look at things in a practicle way. If it is some chav with a blade at 2.ooam in the morning and the reason is "I forgot to take it out o9f my pocket after work", then they come in. Its up to them to prove that it isn't there for a criminal purpose.
Most murders in this country are domestic related, and 'ordinary' knives are used. However the current trend is worrying. If the Police were allowed to do what all officers know should be done, the problem could be solved. But, that wouldn't be politically acceptable. The public may like it, but the 'Members' would get upset. :roll:

bravo669:
ACPO does state that discretion should be used, but nowadays alot of policemen (especially younger ones) dont use it and just confiscate the knife, and often you never see it again. its happened to a friend of mine who worked for a gamekeeper. its a problem for me because im a bit of a yokel and carry a knife to work, keep one in the truck etc... but the main target for the police is the chavvy sods that take them out to the pub!
as long as you have a good reason for havng a knife you can get away with it, although even if its in the bootof your car and you drive through town, its still classed as possessing an offensive weapon in a public place! unbelievable!

Mr Bump:

I was googling for something completely different (as you do) and found this

http://www.askthe.police.uk/content/Q337.htm?questionofthedayid=339

Possession of a multi-tool incorporating a prohibited blade/pointed article is capable of being an offence under this section even if there are other tools on the instrument which may be of use to a person in a public place (screwdriver, can opener). It is for the person to prove on the balance of probabilities that he/she had good reason for possession.


How about "I drive a Land Rover and it breaks down a lot so I never leave the house without being tooled up. Ossifer."  8-[ 8-[ 8-[

redhand:
I've just bought a machete, with a 16" blade  :twisted: Where does that put me  :lol:

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