SIX arrests were made as police launched a day of action.

Officers set up metal detector knife arches at Brighton station to target violent criminals and stop weapons being carried.

Inspector Lawrence McAndrew warned youngsters that they put themselves more at risk of violence by carrying a knife.

He also said there would be a zero tolerance approach.

Insp McAndrew said: ““Members of the public may have noticed the knife arches we set up at Brighton station as part of our day of action. Our priority is keeping the public safe and stopping harmful items from coming into our city.

“Carrying a knife puts you and others around you at increased risk. It’s a huge misconception that carrying a knife makes you safer - it actually puts you at more risk of coming to harm.

“We are committed to locating dangerous items and removing them from our communities.”

Previously The Argus reported on how British Transport Police had prosecuted two young men for carrying weapons at Brighton station.

Sol Shepherd admitted possessing a blade at the station on August 22, while Ryley White-Francis admitted having a knife there on August 17.

The duo appeared before Brighton Magistrates’ Court.

Shepherd, 21, of Spears Walk, Woodingdean, was of previous good character and was given an eight-week suspended prison sentence.

Magistrate Nigel Peacock ordered him to pay a £128 surcharge and £85 costs.

White-Francis, 19, of Spring Place, Camden, was jailed for four months.

Magistrate David Thurston was told that the youngster had committed previous crimes and said the nature of the offence meant only prison could be justified. White-Francis must also pay a £181 surcharge.

Most recently Sussex Police made six more arrests and seized three knives after carrying out stop and searches.

Nathan Hogg, 18, from Eastbourne, was arrested and charged with possession of a bladed article in a public place after being stopped and searched.

Jordan Thompson, 27, from Crawley, was charged with theft after being stopped and arrested. He was wanted in connection with the theft of a knife and ammonia from a shop in Worthing on August 24.

Both men were bailed to appear in court in November.

Meanwhile a 16-year-old boy from London was arrested on suspicion of being concerned in the supply of Class A drugs after drugs were seized during a stop and search.

A second 16-year-old boy from London was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug with intent to supply after drugs were seized during a search.

The teenagers were bailed while enquiries continue.

A 33-year-old man from Hove was arrested on suspicion of possession of a Class A drug after being found in possession of a small amount of white powder at Brighton station. He has been cautioned.

A 17-year-old boy from Worthing was arrested on suspicion of being involved in the supply of a Class A drug. He has been released without charge.

Anyone with information about knife crime is asked to report it to Sussex Police online or call 101. You can also report anonymously to fearless.org.