Metal detectors are to be installed at hundreds of schools in England as part of a drive to reduce knife crime

The measure is included in a government plan to be announced next month to deal with violent behaviour.

The airport-style search arches may be introduced at the some of the country’s toughest secondary schools in London, Liverpool, Manchester and Birmingham.

The plan is reported to have the backing of senior police officers and head teachers.

 

The scanners may be set up in schools in major cities.

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