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‘Frightening weapon’ seized from streets of Preston after tip off
Posted on - 6th October, 2021 - 8:54pm | Author - Kate Rosindale | Posted in - Crime, Lancashire Police, Preston News
The JJ Effect CIC has removed a machete from the streets of Preston thanks to a tip off.
AdvertisementThe anti-knife crime organisation tweeted a photo of what it described as a ‘frightening weapon’, saying there’s ‘never a dull moment’ for the team.
Created by Byron Highton in memory of his brother Jon-Jo, who was murdered in Preston, The JJ Effect works tirelessly to raise awareness on the devastating impact that knives can have.
Read more: Tanterton and Ingol residents invited to hard-hitting anti-knife crime presentation
The tweet read: “Never a dull moment for The JJeffect CIC with another frightening weapon taken off the streets by our team. Huge respect to the people who stepped up & contacted our team this week.”
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