During proactive patrols as part of the Op Sceptre week of action Officers from the Sherwood Neighbourhood Policing Team have stopped and searched a male acting suspiciously and found a meat cleaver within a bag. A 46 year old male was subsequently arrested and taken to custody where he was interviewed and charged with possession of a bladed article in a public place and will appear in Court next month. Nottinghamshire Police will always seek to prosecute persons carrying knives or similar bladed articles. 

Op Sceptre is a national campaign which takes place twice a year to raise awareness and take positive action in regards to knife related crime in the community. Officers across the force undertake a range of activities including targeted operations, engagement and education to reassure young people they are safer not carrying knives. 

If you are concerned about anyone you know carrying knives or other weapons please report them to Nottinghamshire Police or confidentially through CrimeStoppers on 0800 555 111 or at www.crimestoppers-uk.org