A KNIFE amnesty has been launched on Anglesey.
The amnesty was launched on Friday in support of a memorial walk for Leon Jones, who was stabbed to death in November 2009.
Officers are now urging people to surrender their unwanted knives in a bid to remove them from the streets of Anglesey.
District Inspector Nigel Harrison said: “Although knife-crime is very low on Anglesey, we know there are public concerns, and this campaign is primarily about addressing those concerns.
“After the tragic incident involving Mr Jones, we are anxious to highlight the dangers of weapons, and want people to hand in any item they have in their possession, or in their homes, which could cause harm.
He added: “We fully support the memorial walk being held tonight, and hope that people take this opportunity to do the right thing and dispose of their knives safely.
“We already have red disposal bins at our stations in Holyhead and Llangefni, however people can also take their unwanted knives to our other stations in Menai Bridge, Gaerwen and Valley.”
The amnesty is also supported by the Leon Jones Fund who have organised Friday’s march.
Chairman, Davey Hughes, said: “The Leon Jones Fund and the family wish to thank everybody for their support in attempting to highlight the issue of getting knives off the streets.
“We would also like to emphasise our motto "Dump the Knife - Save a Life" and encourage people to deposit any unwanted blades in an amnesty bin.”
Police are urging anyone who may have information about individuals who carry knives or other bladed articles to call officers on 101, if you are calling from Wales, 0845 607 1001 (Welsh), 0845 607 1002 ( English) or Crimestoppers Wales Cymru anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Alternatively you can send a text message to 66767 or email – northwalespolice@north-wales.police.uk.