Knife crime stats published

In the last five years there's been 17 incidents involving knives that have led to hospitalisation.

So far this year there's only been one incident, with 2021 showing the most with 8 cases recorded.

The question caem from Douglas South MHK Clare Christian.

In the last three years 41 prosecutions for possession of a knife or bladed weapon have been carried out, with roughly a 50% success rate.