oggbashan
Dying Truth seeker
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Why? There seem to be a bunch on here that insist the UK is crime free! Are you now saying there's a problem in the UK with violent attacks?
The UK does not have the significant problem with gun deaths that the US has. The US is almost unique among Western nations for number of deaths by gun for comparable population statistics.
Recently the UK has had an increase in deaths from the use of knives and acid used as part of gang warfare and street thefts.
The level of violent crime worries communities and UK politicians so both are trying to work out solutions. Too many incidents are 'revenge' for previous attacks so are self-perpetuating. Bystanders are getting hurt or killed too.
The number of arrests for use of knives is significant. But that isn't the answer. We need to stop the casual use of knives for minor irritations or 'disrespect'. That needs more than police work.