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Children who carry knives to get support earlier in England and Wales
Politics•February 11, 2026 at 10:30 PMNational

Children who carry knives to get support earlier in England and Wales

By Rajeev Syal•The Guardian - UK News

David Lammy announces mandatory support and mentoring plan in wake of two stabbings at a school in Brent, north-west LondonChildren who carry knives will be given earlier and more targeted support in the wake of stabbings at a secondary school, David Lammy has said.The deputy prime minister said every child in England and Wales caught with a sharp weapon will be given a mandatory, specialised plan from the authorities. Continue reading...

David Lammy announces mandatory support and mentoring plan in wake of two stabbings at a school in Brent, north-west London

Children who carry knives will be given earlier and more targeted support in the wake of stabbings at a secondary school, David Lammy has said.

The deputy prime minister said every child in England and Wales caught with a sharp weapon will be given a mandatory, specialised plan from the authorities.

Continue reading...

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