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31% RISE IN NUMBER OF PEOPLE ARMED WITH KNIVES

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May 17, 2025

Concerns raised over weapon offences

- EDEL KENEALY

31% RISE IN NUMBER OF PEOPLE ARMED WITH KNIVES

The number of people carrying a knife in Renfrewshire has soared in a situation police chiefs have described as “really concerning”.

Data, published by Police Scotland on Tuesday, has shown 379 bladed weapons offences were recorded in Renfrewshire in the past 11 months - a hike of 31 per cent.

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