Despite four men being in placed in custody for knife crime offences last week, Welwyn Hatfield Borough has reassured residents that stabbing are still "rare".

On Monday, February 26, a man sustained stab wounds to his arm and chest after being attacked in Hall Grove, Welwyn Garden City. Later that week, a 22-year-old was charged with attempted murder in relation to the incident.

Then, on Thursday, February 29, two men were arrested in Hatfield after an incident in Errington Close that saw them both suffer stab wounds.

And finally, on Friday, March 1, William Hanrahan, a 19-year-old from Luton, was charged with possession of a bladed article, after police discovered a machete when they arrested him in Welwyn Garden City's Heather Road.

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Now, with residents both shocked and concerned about the knife crime, Welwyn Hatfield Borough Council has moved to reassure people that despite these incidents, offences are still "rare".

"I know that these incidents will be of concern to the local community," said councillor Sandreni Bonfante, executive member for environment.

"Thankfully these types of events are rare in Welwyn Hatfield and I would like to reassure residents that we are working hard with the police and other partners through the Community Safety Partnership to tackle all forms of crime. 

"I would also like to thank Hertfordshire Police for their swift action in making the arrests and I would remind residents to report any concerns they have to the police or Crimestoppers."