St George's Hospital in Tooting, south London, has introduced the UK's first knife amnesty following a surge in knife crime victims. In its first six months, the initiative led to the surrender of 87 weapons. Last year, over 500 patients were treated for stab wounds, with sharp object injuries doubling compared to 2022. The hospital aims to prevent weapons in its facilities, with calls for a wider rollout. Surgeons recount the trauma involved in treating young victims of stabbings, emphasizing the need for community action against rising violence.
NHS officials at St George's Hospital hope to extend the knife amnesty program due to the alarming increase in knife crime, which leaves many young patients severely injured.
Emergency consultant Cleo Kenington described the harrowing reality of treating stab wounds, stating the critical care required and the young lives affected by these violent incidents.
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