A former police detective has claimed that knife crime has become an "epidemic" as he reflected on the bleak reality of<a href="https://www.gbnews.com/news/southport-armed-police-rush-to-major-incident-in-southport-with-multiple-casualties" target="_self"> today's "catastrophic" incident in Southport.</a>

A major incident has been declared in Southport after "a number of reported casualties," with eight being treated at the scene, and a man has been caught with a knife in Merseyside.

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Eight patients with stab injuries have been treated at the scene in Southport after a major incident was declared{ai:summary}<p>A once-keen cop turned philosopher now watches the streets bleed with knife crime, calling it an epidemic. In Southport, the shadows deepen as sirens wail over fresh casualties, while one unlucky soul finds himself cornered with a blade in hand.</p><p>#crime</p>

'These incidents are appalling!' Former police officer claims knife crime is an 'epidemic'

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