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Dorset Police are hoping that the campaign will bring home to people the dangers of knife crime as well as persuading people to hand them in.

The violent incident, which took place in the Precinct in Christchurch Road, included the stabbing of two men.

Dorset Police are keen to speak to anyone who witnessed this incident at the Woodbury Roundabout or who has dashcam footage.

Dorset Police took part in a week-long event as part of the national Sceptre campaign led by the National Police Chiefs’ Council.

The Sceptre campaign, which runs until Sunday 25 May, will see events including education presentations in 16 schools.

Jordan Wilkes is behind bars for stabbing a nine-year-old girl, whose bravery has been praised by detectives.

The incidents took place in the early hours of Sunday 26 January and police are seeking witnesses or anyone with CCTV footage.

Police would like to hear from any witnesses or anyone who has CCTV footage of the incident in the Lagland Street area.

As part of Sceptre, which ran from 11 to 17 November, knives were either surrendered or seized and presentations made to schools.

As part of Operation Sceptre, a number of community engagement activities will take place from Monday 11 November to Sunday 17 November.