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Surge in stab victims forces hospital to offer knife amnesty

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St George's Hospital treated more than 500 people for injuries from knives and other sharp objects last year - almost double the number seen in 2022 .

In its first six months , 87 sharp objects were surrendered, including machetes and zombie knives.

Consultant had to 'physically remove knives from patients on the operating table to stop bleeding to death'.

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