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Scotland's Knife Crime Surge | Glasgow News
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Knife crime in Scotland is hitting an eight-year high, with a 44% spike in blade-related offenses and a 14% jump in public weapon carrying—levels last seen in 2017-2018. Despite a new Violence Prevention Framework and a summit on youth violence, funding for the “No Knives, Better Lives” program has been slashed by over $144,000—a 32% cut—despite warnings that more investment is needed. Politician Katy Clark urges the First Minister to reverse the cut, citing a recent teen sentenced to 16 years for a knife attack and families already reeling from loss. With prevention efforts underfunded, experts fear the trend will worsen without urgent action.
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