POLICE are looking through hedges for hidden knives and weapons near Worcester city centre.

Police are at Heenan Court, in Sansome Place to conduct a knife sweep as part of a national day of action for Operation Spectre.

Heenan Court was identified as a hotspot by police, but no secluded weapons were found.

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Earlier today, the police visited Dent Close, near Wyld's Lane, assisting Platform Housing with anti-social behaviour-related issues, and conducting a knife sweep.

Police will be visiting several areas in the city as part of the operation.