CHILDREN as young as seven have been caught taking knives into school, shock figures show.
There have been 748 incidents of threats, possession and attacks with blades recorded in classrooms in a year.
Thirty-three suspects in knife incidents in schools were under the age of ten, The Independent found.
West Mercia Police recorded a seven-year-old boy as a suspect.
The Government aims to halve knife crime in a decade and launches its Protecting Lives, Building Hope plan tomorrow.
More than 63,000 knives have been taken off the streets since July 2024.
The first eight Young Futures Hubs are opening in hotspots including Manchester, East London, Leeds and Birmingham.
Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy declared: “This Government believes in young people.
She said the closures of youth clubs had stripped away “community, connection and opportunity”.
She added: “These hubs are about more than bricks and mortar, they’re a statement that this Government believes in young people and is investing in their futures.
“What makes them different is that we’re joining things up – wellbeing support, crime prevention, work coaches, youth services, all in one place.
“We’re making sure teenagers have somewhere to go, someone to talk to and a real chance to thrive.”
Crime and Policing Minister Sarah Jones said: “Knife crime ruins lives, devastates families and damages communities. It is why we are determined to rid our streets of these dangerous weapons.
“The Government will halve knife crime within a decade, saving lives and protecting communities.
“We will deploy successful surrender schemes and strict online sales, as well as giving young people the support they need to get knives off our streets.”
