SOMERSET communities are urged to report any knife crime in the area – and young people are encouraged to avoid becoming involved or victims of knife crime.
A knife crime campaign was launched this month with a bid to raise awareness about the dangers of carrying a knife and report knife crime incidents across the county.
The #knifefree website provides information about helping young people go knife free.
If you have information about knife crime in your area and you’re nervous about going to the police, you can call Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111. They will never ask for your name or try to trace the number that you’re calling from.
Fearless.org is a service that allows you to pass on information about crime 100% anonymously.
Call 999 immediately if there is an ongoing incident involving a weapon.
