The MP for Ipswich has written to the Police and Crime Commissioner calling for collaboration over knife crime in Suffolk. 

Jack Abbott MP addressed Tim Passmore saying that the county needed a Knife Crime Coalition which would look at evolving the local approach to tackling knife crime in the county. 

In his letter, Mr Abbott wrote that the murders of Courtney Mitchell in August and James Quigley in January 2023 "illustrates the imperative of tackling knife crime in a multi-faceted and urgent manner".

He added that he is pleased to see the work done both locally, through tackling knife crimes, and by the Labour government in announcing a ban on zombie-style knives and ninja swords. 

"Building on these national initiatives, I am writing to you to invite you to join me in establishing a Suffolk Knife Crime Coalition," the letter stated. 

"This Coalition will bring together local political institutions, the police and other relevant stakeholders from across Suffolk - including educational and youth professionals - to review and refresh existing local strategies."