KNIVES can be disposed of anonymously at a new weapon surrender bin in Coventry city centre.
West Midlands Police installed the new bin at the junction of Grafton Street and Binley Road to help ongoing efforts to reduce the number of weapons on our streets.
The metal container – installed as part of the West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner’s £50,000 project to manufacture and install 30 new weapon surrender bins across the region – provides a safe location for the public to dispose of knives and weapons.
Ch Supt Paul Joyce said: “We’re committed to disrupting knife crime in Coventry and giving young people positive routes away from violence. The new weapon surrender bin in the city centre is a vital part of that effort.”
AMT Projects Construction Ltd installed the bin free of charge.
Coun Abdul Khan, Coventry City Council’s Deputy Leader and Chair of the City’s Community Safety Partnership, said: “The weapons surrender bin is really important, and is a great example of partnership work in Coventry.
“We all know the terrible impact of weapons crime and we will continue to work diligently with the Police, ward councillors, local people and all our partners to address this issue.”
