Knife Crime Soars in Scotland | Edinburgh News

Edinburgh police conducted nearly 1,500 stop-and-searches last year, seizing 74 weapons — up from 65 the year before — with most being knives, and youth knife incidents across Scotland surged 59%, including kids as young as 11. Police union chief David Kennedy says each weapon taken off the street could save a life and calls for more support for officers, while politicians warn current laws aren’t tough enough, though the Justice Secretary defends government investments in prevention and full backing for law enforcement. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/09a2b538f8b23ca4