Surge in stab victims forces hospital to offer knife amnesty
St George's Hospital in Tooting brought in the measure after its emergency department treated more than 500 people for injuries from knives and other sharp objects last year.
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Knives handed in to an amnesty bin at St George's Hospital. Pic: Words 4 Weapons / PA
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