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We have weapon surrender bins on the Island this week as part of our work to tackle knife crime under Operation Sceptre.

We also have surrender bins in place all week at Newport and Ryde Police stations. Visit the ‘Your Area’ page on our website to find the opening times of your nearest police station: https://www.hampshire.police.uk/area/your-area/hampshire/isle-of-wight/

You can also fill in this form if you wish to surrender a weapon to police but can’t get to a surrender bin: https://forms.office.com/r/jnt7pUYGny

Are you under pressure to deal drugs or carry a knife or gun? Are you already involved in a gang or crime? Are you already carrying a knife?

If so, you may feel like your life is out of control, like you're constantly looking over your shoulder and that there's no way out. You might think it'll be worse trying to get out of a gang and that you need to carry a weapon for protection. The truth is, it's more dangerous to keep going as you are.

But you're here looking for help, which is a really good start and there are many organisations and charities who want to help you. If you're scared for your safety talk to someone – a parent, teacher, youth worker or a police officer for example. No one wants to see you get hurt.

Visit Fearless >>> https://www.fearless.org/