A large knife was recovered by Neighbourhood Officers in Leyland as part of Operation Sceptre.

The knife was located by a concerned member of the public – it had been hidden and packaged for collection.

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The knife has been seized by South Ribble Police officers and has been sent for destruction.

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The community are reminded there are knife bins located outside Leyland Police Station and on the car park at Kingsfold Community Centre.

There is a weapons amnesty running this week (w/c 9 November) meaning knives and weapons can be dropped off at the locations above anonymously and without repercussions.

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