Almost half of all fatal attacks involved knives with teens most likely to be victims
- Posted on February 6, 2025
- By The Independent
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Almost half of all fatal attacks involved knives with teens most likely to be victims
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Data also shows teenagers are much more likely to be killed by a knife or sharp instrument than other age groups