Provision of information held by Northumbria Police made under the Freedom of Information Act 2000 (the 'Act')
As you may be aware the purpose of the Act is to allow a general right of access to information held at the time of a request, by a Public Authority (including the Police), subject to certain limitations and exemptions.
You asked:
For the last three calendar years (2016, 2017 and 2018) and for January and February 2019. Please could you provide:
- The number of incidents reported to police of an under 18 in possession of a knife (article with a blade or point) in school or on school property. For each offence, please detail:
- the age of the pupil reported to be in possession of the knife
- the type of knife (ie. kitchen knife, sword)
- The number of people under 18 arrested for crimes involving knives reported on school grounds. Please give a breakdown of each incident by:
- The age of the person arrested.
- What the knife was used for (ie. Stabbing)
In Response:
I am able to disclose the located information to you as attached.
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