Man charged with knife crime offences after police stop car in Derbyshire town

A Derbyshire man has been charged with three knife crime offences after a vehicle was stopped by officers.
By Tom Hardwick
Published 19th May 2023, 16:58 GMT
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Colin Jepson of Lime Grove, Darley Dale is due to appear before magistrates in Chesterfield in June.

He faces three charges of possessing a knife in a public place, on Oker Avenue at Darley Dale, on Tuesday, February 7.

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Operation Sceptre is currently underway in Derbyshire, with officers taking part in a national week of intensification in the fight against knife crime.

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The alleged offences took place on Oker Avenue.The alleged offences took place on Oker Avenue.
The alleged offences took place on Oker Avenue.

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Running between May 15 and 21, it aims to highlight the work being done to prevent incidents and help keep Derbyshire residents safe.