UK steps up facial recognition, e-bikes patrol to tackle London knife crime
The United Kingdom government started a campaign called No Place for Knives to prevent knife crime in London. This initiative began on November 2, 2026, in Croydon and Westminster. Police are warning offenders that they will increase operations in these areas. These operations include the use of live facial recognition technology. Officers will also use metal detection and additional patrols. Some of these patrols will utilize e-bikes.
The United Kingdom Government has launched a new knife crime prevention campaign in parts of London. This is as it warns offenders of increased police operations involving metal detection, live facial recognition technology and additional patrols. The campaign, tagged ‘No Place for Knives’, was launched on Monday, November 2, 2026, in Westminster and Croydon, with Read More: https://punchng.com/uk-steps-up-facial-recognition-e-bikes-patrol-to-tackle-london-knife-crime/