Knife Crime

2020-02-10

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Sheryll Murray Con
Liskeard
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A young man was tragically stabbed to death in Liskeard, shocking the community. An ongoing investigation has made an arrest.
Following a tragic stabbing in Liskeard that resulted in the death of a young person, what specific actions are being taken to reduce knife-related crimes in both urban and rural areas?
I extend my condolences to the bereaved family. The arrest has been made, and we await further investigation results. Devon and Cornwall police are receiving additional funding for 141 new officers next year as part of a broader plan to recruit 20,000 more police officers nationally. This investment aims to prevent such incidents.
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