Police issue results after youngsters sent to buy knives at Sheffield shops
Police have issued the results of test purchasing operation after youngsters tried to buy knives at six shops in Sheffield.
The Sharrow Neighbourhood Team targeted the the Highfield and Abbeydale Road areas.
South Yorkshire Police Cadets, aged 17, supported by plain clothes officers, attempted to buy knives from six stores.
One shop failed and sold a pack of three knives, police say.
The owner has now been referred to Licensing and Trading Standards, and a police investigation is underway.
It is illegal to sell knives to anyone under the age of 18.
A South Yorkshire Police spokesperson urged businesses to remember that they should never sell knives if they have concerns about the buyer's age.
They added: “Thankfully, the majority of retailers passed this test and refused the sale to underage cadets.”
Insp Amy Mellor said: “Tackling knife crime does not mean solely focusing on those who carry it out, but also working with our retailers and wider communities.
"Doing this is an important part of preventing access to knives and reducing the harm they can cause to young people.
“For the community, these operations contribute towards our overarching commitment of safer streets and addressing the root causes of knife crime while working toward long-term prevention."