FOI 12167
FREEDOM OF INFORMATION REQUEST REFERENCE NO: HRC0012167
I write in connection with your request for information which was received on 4th June 2026. Please find below the response to your request:
Please detail the number of reported offences between Jan 23 and Dec 25 where a ceremonial Sikh Kirpan knife/sword was mentioned in the crime report. If possible break the data down into the month it occurred and whether the offence related to possession of the weapon; threat of assault; or some form of assault using the knife.
Reply
West Mercia Police hold the information requested.
Using searches within incident summary of Kirpan, Dikh there was 1 relevant offence in 2023. The offence was; Threaten a person with an article in a private place (10D)