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July 10, 2008

Gordon Brown's promising to do whatever it takes to bring knife crime down.

That could mean more metal detector checks on the streets, and tougher laws.

But he's facing accusations ministers are hiding the true extent of the problem.

Most police officers believe stabbings have gone up - despite official figures showing no increase.

Chair of the London Methodist District, Revd Ermal kirby, tells Premier young people he's spoken to aren't convinced tougher sentences will work.