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Policing Minister Sarah Jones unveils the National Knife Crime Centre, highlighting the issue of young entrepreneurs selling knives online. The government plans to review licensing for knife sellers and importers, aiming to reduce knife crime by half in the next decade. Nikita Kanda, whose brother was murdered with an online-purchased weapon, emphasizes the need to prevent online sales to minors. Despite a nine percent dip in knife crime last year, the new centre focuses on tracking down grey market online sellers targeting youth. The Crime and Policing Bill, currently in parliament, includes crackdowns on knives and mandatory support plans for youth carrying them.

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