Graphic pictures of the injuries caused by knife crime are being used in a new advertising campaign warning young people of the dangers of weapons
The images will form part of a Home Office campaign to educate young people about the physical and emotional consequences of knife crime.
The £3m drive also includes radio adverts featuring the voices of people affected by knife crime.
Vernon Coaker, Home Office minister, said: "The majority of our young people are good, honest and law-abiding but it's crucial that we prevent young people from turning to knives as well as encouraging those that do, for whatever reason, to find a way out and put down their weapons."
