Cllr Farry stated: “The problem of knife crime is one that must be addressed swiftly by government. Severe sentences must be given to knife crime offenders, to act as a strong deterrent to those who might consider carrying knives.
“I would appeal to people to engage in the anti-knife crime consultation, to ensure that the laws which will be passed are effective in preventing this type of criminal activity.
“Knife crime is a serious problem, which if left ignored could increase dramatically, therefore I call on government to implement stringent legislation on this issue.”
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