Police officers will visit secondary schools as part of a crackdown on knife crime.

The dangers of knife crime will be highlighted to students and their teachers.

Officers will pay a visit Noadswood School, New Forest Academy, and Applemore College on November 13, 14, and 15.

This will coincide with collections at the knife surrender bin at Hardley Fire Station.

An officer will be onsite to receive and dispose of any knives surrendered between 10am and midday on November 13, and between 4pm and 6pm on November 15.

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A spokesperson for the Waterside Police team said: “We are targeting knife crime in the Waterside and Totton area.

“As part of this, the team are going to be a visible presence at the local senior schools, at the end of the school days, to talk to the teachers, children and others in the area.

“Officers will also be attending other areas to talk to people about knife crime and other issues.

“Please bring any knives for surrender to our joint office at Hardley Fire Station.”

It comes after Hampshire Constabulary took part in a knife surrender scheme earlier this year.

Several bins were placed at police stations across the county to encourage people to give up the weapons.