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Knife Crime in UK Hits 50,000: Activist Calls for Change

5/22/2025

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Knife crime in the UK surged to nearly 50,000 incidents in the year ending March 2024, marking a troubling 4.4% rise. Activist Leanne Lucas is determined to spark change, sharing her personal journey at a Parliamentary reception to rally support and shine a light on this pressing issue.

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Knife crime in the UK surged to nearly 50,000 incidents in the year ending March 2024, marking a troubling 4.4% rise. Activist Leanne Lucas is determined to spark change, sharing her personal journey at a Parliamentary reception to rally support and shine a light on this pressing issue.