Youngsters told of their shock while while officers insisted 'it's not cool' to carry weapons - as an anti-violence bee sculpture set a Shropshire school abuzz.
Youngsters told of their shock while while officers insisted "it's not cool" to carry weapons - as an anti-violence bee sculpture set a Shropshire school abuzz.Pc Becky Mclean and student James Mootookistnen, aged12, with the Manchester Anti-Violence Bee
Talking about the children's reactions to the sculpture, headteacher Julie Johnson said:"Some are in absolute shock, others are amazed by it. The students are just intrigued by it. It opens up opportunities for students to talk."The students are seeing reality. These items that have been taken in an amnesty in the streets of Greater Manchester. For our students to see that, it's been great."We work closely with West Mercia Police.
"It's an engagement told for us to engage with the young people to explain what those danger are, diversionary activities which are out there which our partners offer, to try and prevent them from becoming a victim or carry knives in the future. Inspector Antony Cleobury, said:"We wanted to come to schools as we think it's important to create that visibility. We're going to places like Brookside and Sutton Hill because we think it will get attention."
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