This week we have been taking part in a range of activities as part of Operation Sceptre - the national fight against knife crime.

Today PCSO Bardsley from the local Safer Neighbourhood Team has been out and about in New Mills - she conducted a knife sweep in High Lea Park, St Georges Cemetery, the Community Orchard and Newtown Recreation Ground. No knives were found during the search

She also visited local retailers to remind them of their responsibilities regarding the sale of knives

Should you have any information relating to knife crime then contact

us on any of the methods below:

• Website – We have crime reporting tools on our website: use our online contact form 
• Facebook – send us private message to the Derbyshire Constabulary Facebook page 
• Twitter – direct message our contact centre via @DerPolContact 
• Phone – call us on 101

You can also report information 100% anonymously by contacting  the independent charity CrimeStoppers, on 0800 555 111, or by visiting the CrimeStoppers website