FOI 651/25

REQUEST

1. In the financial years 2022/23, 23/24 and 24/25, how many people between the ages of 10-17 charged by South Wales Police were given a custodial sentence for homicide, attempted murder, assault or robbery using a knife, blade or other sharp instrument? (Note: for each of these crimes, we are looking for instances where a knife or other offensive weapon was involved.)

2. Of those who were given a custodial sentence, how many of these were previously handed either a custodial or community sentence for possession of a blade or sharp instrument?

RESPONSE

South Wales Police do not hold data in relation to custodial sentences. Under S16 our duty to advise and assist you may wish to submit this part of your request to CPS (Crown Prosecution Service) using the link provided below:

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