Three knife bins have been installed in Southall as a means to prevent knife crime and promote public safety.

Knife bins provide a safe and secure option for people to dispose knives, blades, or tools. A person can also choose to voluntarily surrender any knives they may carry with them for illegitimate purposes.

The knife bins will be strategically placed in busy areas to ensure that they are easy to find. Once collected, the knives will be disposed of by the police, unless there is clear evidence that one has been involved in a criminal activity.

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The knife bin locations in Southall are:

• Ealing Hospital in Norwood Green Ward
• Fleming Road in Dormers Wells Ward
• Dominion Centre on The Green in Southall Green Ward

The Dominion Centre bin is located outside the Dominion Centre, The Green Southall (facing the centre to the right)

The Ealing Hospital bin, is located on the pedestrian crossing, directly outside Ealing hospital.

The knife bins initiative is an important component of the strategy to reduce knife crime, but it is not the only focus. The overall strategy also includes educating young people about the dangers of knives.

Ealing Council and police have teamed up with schools to raise awareness and educate students about the dangers of carrying knives. Their objective is to inform students that possessing an illegal knife is a serious offence that can result in imprisonment for up to four years.

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Here is a picture of a knife bin to help you identify it easily.