Knives seized by police (Image: Getty)
Police are failing to use stop and search powers that could prevent horrific knife murders because they fear being called racist, it was claimed last night. Conservative Saqib Bhatti said police were holding back because of “misplaced concerns about community tensions” even though teenagers were being killed.
The MP, a shadow culture minister, urged Home Secretary Yvette Cooper to draw up new guidelines to ensure officers used their powers to the full. Mr Bhatti said: “Stop and search saves lives. There is a very strong consensus among police chiefs that it is an important tool for disrupting crime and taking weapons off our streets quickly.” But highlighting figures showing the number of searches carried out has fallen, he said: “I fear that police are not using this power to its fullest extent because of fears of being sued, disciplined or called racist.”
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Sponsored
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Explore Affordable Luxury: Top SUV Choices for Savvy BuyersVisionery Echo Search Now
Undo
DON'T MISS
Powered by
Express witnesses more migrants being escorted across Channel by French ship
376 Comments
Albanian criminal allowed to stay in UK as judges say daughter 'needs male role model'
75 Comments
Migrants reveal the peril of Channel crossings: ‘People disappeared into the sea'
119 Comments
Migrant 'surge' continues as people smugglers exploit improving conditions
34 Comments
UK's 'permissive' approach to crime costs Britain ￡250bn every year
1 Comments
Rachel Reeves could 'tip Britain into recession' as economy begins to shrink
149 Comments
Vladimir Putin 'could launch nuclear attack on own state' as excuse to fight Ukraine
7 Comments
Huge Reform UK poll victory as party takes lead in crunch by-election
507 Comments
Elon Musk backs Rupert Lowe to become Prime Minister in Nigel Farage snub
270 Comments
Huge scale of opposition to London Chinese ‘super-embassy' revealed
20 Comments
Reform UK is not imploding - and there's one huge reason why
Comments
Rachel Reeves doubles down on controversial plan as allies 'threaten resignation'
25 Comments
David Lammy rages at Vladimir Putin as he tries to wade into Ukraine ceasefire deal
28 Comments
Labour slammed over ￡650k legal costs defending use of former RAF base for asylum seekers
18 Comments
Here’s How Much A 1-Day Walk In Shower Costs In Las VegasSmart Lifestyle Trends Learn More
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
MP reveals 'I fear for my family' after nephew is stabbed
37 Comments
The Government has failed to take action to stop lethal crossbows easily bought online
2 Comments
Las Vegas: Top Modular Home Trends for 2025 – Take a lookVisionery Echo Search Now
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Coward Kyle Clifford refuses to attend sentencing
8 Comments
GB News viewers furiously call for Yvette Cooper resignation after David Amess decision
20 Comments
Affordable Elegance: Best SUV Options for Smart ShoppersVisionery Echo Search Now
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
'I trained Kyle Clifford in the army... there was one chilling detail I'll never forget'
11 Comments
France slammed for failing to stop deathtrap boat crossing the Channel
167 Comments
Exploring Innovative Solutions To Enhance Senior Wellness Through Meal ServicesVisionery Echo Learn More
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Express witnesses more migrants being escorted across Channel by French ship
376 Comments
Albanian criminal allowed to stay in UK as judges say daughter 'needs male role model'
75 Comments
Relaxation Awaits: Best Massage Chairs [Shop Now]Massage Chairs | Search ads Shop Now
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Migrants reveal the peril of Channel crossings: ‘People disappeared into the sea'
119 Comments
Migrant 'surge' continues as people smugglers exploit improving conditions
34 Comments
Enter Any Name & Wait 12 Seconds (This Is Addicting)CheckPeople Learn More
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
UK's 'permissive' approach to crime costs Britain ￡250bn every year
1 Comments
Rachel Reeves could 'tip Britain into recession' as economy begins to shrink
149 Comments
Here’s How Much A 1-Day Walk In Shower Costs In Las VegasSmart Lifestyle Trends Learn More
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Vladimir Putin 'could launch nuclear attack on own state' as excuse to fight Ukraine
7 Comments
Huge Reform UK poll victory as party takes lead in crunch by-election
507 Comments
Affordable Elegance: Best SUV Options for Smart ShoppersVisionery Echo Search Now
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Elon Musk backs Rupert Lowe to become Prime Minister in Nigel Farage snub
270 Comments
Huge scale of opposition to London Chinese ‘super-embassy' revealed
20 Comments
Here’s How Much A 1-Day Walk In Shower Costs In Las VegasSmart Lifestyle Trends Learn More
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Reform UK is not imploding - and there's one huge reason why
Comments
Rachel Reeves doubles down on controversial plan as allies 'threaten resignation'
25 Comments
Explore Affordable Luxury: Top SUV Choices for Savvy BuyersVisionery Echo Search Now
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
David Lammy rages at Vladimir Putin as he tries to wade into Ukraine ceasefire deal
28 Comments
Labour slammed over ￡650k legal costs defending use of former RAF base for asylum seekers
18 Comments
MP reveals 'I fear for my family' after nephew is stabbed
37 Comments
The Government has failed to take action to stop lethal crossbows easily bought online
2 Comments
Coward Kyle Clifford refuses to attend sentencing
8 Comments
GB News viewers furiously call for Yvette Cooper resignation after David Amess decision
20 Comments
'I trained Kyle Clifford in the army... there was one chilling detail I'll never forget'
11 Comments
France slammed for failing to stop deathtrap boat crossing the Channel
167 Comments
Express witnesses more migrants being escorted across Channel by French ship
376 Comments
Albanian criminal allowed to stay in UK as judges say daughter 'needs male role model'
75 Comments
Migrants reveal the peril of Channel crossings: ‘People disappeared into the sea'
119 Comments
Migrant 'surge' continues as people smugglers exploit improving conditions
34 Comments
UK's 'permissive' approach to crime costs Britain ￡250bn every year
1 Comments
Rachel Reeves could 'tip Britain into recession' as economy begins to shrink
149 Comments
Vladimir Putin 'could launch nuclear attack on own state' as excuse to fight Ukraine
7 Comments
READ MORE:
Courts 'gridlock' fears as judges to stop sending criminals to prison
Donald Trump tariffs will hike price of Guinness in huge blow to pubs
He represents a constituency in the West Midlands region which has the highest knife crime rate in the country. It includes Birmingham, where
12-year-old Leo Ross died in January after being stabbed as he walked home from school. A 14-year-old boy is due to appear at Birmingham Crown Court on 22 April to enter pleas to a charge of murder.
In October last year 17-year-old Reuben Higgins died after being stabbed in nearby Solihull. Three teenagers have been charged with murder.
Sponsored
Visionery Echo Search Now
Las Vegas: Top Modular Home Trends for 2025 – Take a look
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Birmingham MP Paulette Hamilton has said she fears for her family after her nephew survived being stabbed at a city bus stop as he travelled home from a Saturday job. He had been approached by people demanding to know why he was in their postcode area.
Mr Bhatti called on the Home Office to reform guidance which tells police how to make use of powers granted under the Police and Criminal Evidence Act, including the ability to stop and search.
He said: “I want our police forces to have everything they need, and stop and search is absolutely necessary for them to do their job effectively, without fear of being reprimanded for just doing their job.”
DON'T MISS
Powered by
Express witnesses more migrants being escorted across Channel by French ship
376 Comments
Albanian criminal allowed to stay in UK as judges say daughter 'needs male role model'
75 Comments
Migrants reveal the peril of Channel crossings: ‘People disappeared into the sea'
119 Comments
Migrant 'surge' continues as people smugglers exploit improving conditions
34 Comments
UK's 'permissive' approach to crime costs Britain ￡250bn every year
1 Comments
Rachel Reeves could 'tip Britain into recession' as economy begins to shrink
149 Comments
Vladimir Putin 'could launch nuclear attack on own state' as excuse to fight Ukraine
7 Comments
Huge Reform UK poll victory as party takes lead in crunch by-election
507 Comments
Elon Musk backs Rupert Lowe to become Prime Minister in Nigel Farage snub
274 Comments
Huge scale of opposition to London Chinese ‘super-embassy' revealed
20 Comments
Reform UK is not imploding - and there's one huge reason why
Comments
Rachel Reeves doubles down on controversial plan as allies 'threaten resignation'
24 Comments
David Lammy rages at Vladimir Putin as he tries to wade into Ukraine ceasefire deal
29 Comments
Labour slammed over ￡650k legal costs defending use of former RAF base for asylum seekers
18 Comments
Convenient and Nutritious Meal Delive ry Options Across AmericaVisionery Echo Learn More
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
MP reveals 'I fear for my family' after nephew is stabbed
37 Comments
The Government has failed to take action to stop lethal crossbows easily bought online
2 Comments
Explore Affordable Luxury: Top SUV Choices for Savvy BuyersVisionery Echo Search Now
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Coward Kyle Clifford refuses to attend sentencing
8 Comments
GB News viewers furiously call for Yvette Cooper resignation after David Amess decision
20 Comments
Affordable Elegance: Best SUV Options for Smart ShoppersVisionery Echo Search Now
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
'I trained Kyle Clifford in the army... there was one chilling detail I'll never forget'
11 Comments
France slammed for failing to stop deathtrap boat crossing the Channel
167 Comments
You Need This Massage Chair [Get Yours]Massage Chairs | Search ads Shop Now
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Express witnesses more migrants being escorted across Channel by French ship
376 Comments
Albanian criminal allowed to stay in UK as judges say daughter 'needs male role model'
75 Comments
Relaxation Awaits: Best Massage Chairs [Shop Now]Massage Chairs | Search ads Shop Now
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Migrants reveal the peril of Channel crossings: ‘People disappeared into the sea'
119 Comments
Migrant 'surge' continues as people smugglers exploit improving conditions
34 Comments
Easy and Nutritious Meal Delivery Services for Seniors in the U.S.Visionery Echo Learn More
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
UK's 'permissive' approach to crime costs Britain ￡250bn every year
1 Comments
Rachel Reeves could 'tip Britain into recession' as economy begins to shrink
149 Comments
Meal Delivery for Seniors: Easy, Nutritio us, and Hassle-Free OptionsVisionery Echo Learn More
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Vladimir Putin 'could launch nuclear attack on own state' as excuse to fight Ukraine
7 Comments
Huge Reform UK poll victory as party takes lead in crunch by-election
507 Comments
Affordable Elegance: Best SUV Options for Smart ShoppersVisionery Echo Search Now
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Elon Musk backs Rupert Lowe to become Prime Minister in Nigel Farage snub
274 Comments
Huge scale of opposition to London Chinese ‘super-embassy' revealed
20 Comments
Explore Affordable Luxury: Top SUV Choices for Savvy BuyersVisionery Echo Search Now
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Reform UK is not imploding - and there's one huge reason why
Comments
Rachel Reeves doubles down on controversial plan as allies 'threaten resignation'
24 Comments
Innovative Approaches To Senior Welln ess: The Role Of Meal Services In Healthy AgingVisionery Echo Learn More
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
David Lammy rages at Vladimir Putin as he tries to wade into Ukraine ceasefire deal
29 Comments
Labour slammed over ￡650k legal costs defending use of former RAF base for asylum seekers
18 Comments
MP reveals 'I fear for my family' after nephew is stabbed
37 Comments
The Government has failed to take action to stop lethal crossbows easily bought online
2 Comments
Coward Kyle Clifford refuses to attend sentencing
8 Comments
GB News viewers furiously call for Yvette Cooper resignation after David Amess decision
20 Comments
'I trained Kyle Clifford in the army... there was one chilling detail I'll never forget'
11 Comments
France slammed for failing to stop deathtrap boat crossing the Channel
167 Comments
Express witnesses more migrants being escorted across Channel by French ship
376 Comments
Albanian criminal allowed to stay in UK as judges say daughter 'needs male role model'
75 Comments
Migrants reveal the peril of Channel crossings: ‘People disappeared into the sea'
119 Comments
Migrant 'surge' continues as people smugglers exploit improving conditions
34 Comments
UK's 'permissive' approach to crime costs Britain ￡250bn every year
1 Comments
Rachel Reeves could 'tip Britain into recession' as economy begins to shrink
149 Comments
Vladimir Putin 'could launch nuclear attack on own state' as excuse to fight Ukraine
7 Comments
Exploring Innovative Solutions To Enhance...Visionery Echo
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Las Vegas: Top Modular Home Trends for 2025 –...Visionery Echo
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Top Modular Home Trends for 2025 – Take a lookVisionery Echo
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
You Need This Massage Chair [Get Yours]Massage Chairs | Search ads
Undo
by Taboola by Taboola
Sponsored Links Sponsored Links
Promoted Links Promoted Links
Don't miss...
Keir Starmer announces civil servants will be replaced by AI [LATEST]
Vladimir Putin wants personal phone call with Trump as US demands 'end war now' [NEWS]
Trending
SUBSCRIBE Invalid email
We use your sign-up to provide content in ways you've consented to and to improve our understanding of you. This may include adverts from us and 3rd parties based on our understanding. You can unsubscribe at any time. Read our Privacy Policy
Police Minister Dame Diana Johnson said: “Stop and search helps police to save lives and tackle crime. When officers have reasonable grounds, they should, as I have said, feel confident using these powers.”
She said new laws would fight drugs gangs connected to some violent crime. “It is crucial that we tackle the gang culture that lures children and young people into crime and runs county lines through violence and exploitation. As we committed to do in our manifesto, we are introducing a new offence of criminal exploitation of children in the Crime and Policing Bill.
“That new criminal offence is necessary to increase convictions of exploiters, deter gangs from enlisting children and improve identification of victims.”