Nottinghamshire Police have discovered a knife at a popular country park in Nottingham. It comes as officers searched 10 Nottinghamshire parks in a bid to uncover any knives that have been hidden or discarded. Officers from the City West Neighbourhood team have been carrying out searches as part of Operation Sceptre, a nationwide week long campaign focusing on knife crime.
Police say public open spaces are areas where knives can be discarded, and also where some offenders hide weapons to avoid detection. One blade was found at Broxtowe Country Park on Monday, November 14, as part of the search.
The team also searched Wollaton Park, Harvey Haddon Sports Centre grounds, and parks in Bilborough, Broxtowe, Old Basford, Basford, Stockhill and Aspley. Local officers carry out regular patrols of these parks.
