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Surge in School Knife Incidents Sparks Policy Overhaul
10/9/2025
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Story summary
- New data shows 1,304 knife-related incidents in England and Wales schools in 2024, with primary schools at 10%.
- The mother of murdered teenager Harvey Willgoose condemned the findings.
- The Conservative Party pushes a zero-tolerance policy for knife possession with immediate expulsion.
- Shadow Education Secretary Laura Trott calls for strict boundaries; government outlines a national surrender scheme and youth support.
