Knives

Tuesday, September 9, 2025 crime robbery threat knives salesman shopkeeper intimidation bankaccount assault investigation

An alarming incident occurred when a man posing as a salesman confronted a local shopkeeper and threatened him with carving knives. The assailant forced the shopkeeper to disclose his bank account details under duress. …

Saturday, September 6, 2025 cheltenham underage knives tradingstandards police enforcement retailers safety law undercover

In a recent undercover operation in Cheltenham, two local shops were found selling knives to underage testers. The operation was a joint effort involving trading standards officers, local police, and police cadets, aiming to … Read More

Saturday, September 6, 2025 cheltenham knives underage sale undercover tradingstandards police cadets safety law enforcement

In a recent undercover operation in Cheltenham, two local shops were caught selling knives to underage testers. The sting, coordinated by trading standards alongside police officers and police cadets, aimed to enforce the … Read More

Wednesday, September 3, 2025 underage vapes alcohol knives corrosive shops sting illegal sales protection

A recent enforcement operation targeting retail outlets has exposed concerning breaches of age-restriction laws. Over the course of a sting operation, 48 stores were tested for the illegal sale of age-restricted items. … Read More

Saturday, July 12, 2025 gloucestershire knives suspicious police investigation wotton-under-edge cctv moustache crimeprevention community

Police in Gloucestershire are investigating reports of a suspicious man selling knives in the town of Wotton-under-Edge. Locals have reported seeing the individual multiple times, and authorities are currently reviewing CCTV … Read More