Dear Resident

This week West Mercia Police will once again be joining forces from across the country for Op Sceptre, a week of action to tackle knife crime.

Teams from across the force will focus on prevention, education and engagement to target those either involved in knife crime or those on the periphery of being so.

During the week members of the public are also being encouraged to drop off unwanted knives and blades in dedicated knife surrender bins to ensure they are disposed of safely and do not get into the wrong hands.

If you or someone you know wants to safely dispose of a knife or bladed weapon, a knife surrender bin will be provided by a member of the Alvechurch and Wythall Safer neighbourhood Team (SNT) at the following times and locations:

Majors Green, Between 10:00am - 11:00am in Rowbrook Close, Majors Green.

Wythall, Between 11:15am - 12:15pm in Wythall Park, Silver Street, Wythall.

Rowney Green, between 1:15pm - 2:15pm at Rowney Green Village Hall, Rowney Green Lane, Rowney Green.

Alvechurch, Between 14:30 - 15:30 in Swans Length Park, Swans Length, Alvechurch.

Knife bins are also provided at the following Police Stations:

Telford- Malinsgate Police Station, Telford, TF3 4HW

Kidderminster Police Station- Habberley Road, Kidderminster, DY11 6AN

Shrewsbury Police Station- Clive Road, Monkmoor, Shrewsbury, SY2 5RW

Hereford Police Station- Bath Street, Hereford HR1 2HT

Worcester Police Station- Castle Street, Worcester, WR1 3QX

Thank you