Rising Knife Violence Alarms Britain as Youths Take Up Arms Amid a 24 percent increase in knife crimes, officials are struggling to persuade young people not to carry the weapons, but many cite a need for protection. Share: Facebook Twitter Google+ Stumble Digg Email ThisBlogThis!Share to XShare to Facebook Related Posts:The Toronto Van Attack Victims: What We KnowJackson, Macron, Golden State Killer: Your Wednesday Evening BriefingIn Berlin, a Show of Solidarity Does Little to Dampen Jewish FearsThe Interpreter: Does Facebook Just Harbor Extremists? Or Does It Create Them?Iran Arrests 3rd British Citizen as Tensions Rise Over Nuclear DealTurkish Court Convicts 13 From Newspaper on Terrorism Charges