An amnesty is underway - but time is running out
A major law change will take effect next week in a bid to tackle the scourge of knife crime. 'Zombie-style' knives and machetes which meet certain criteria will be banned from Tuesday, September 24.
When approached for comment following the sale, the shop owner said he 'follows the law' and the sale was 'legal in the UK'. He added: "If the government don't allow it, nobody sells it." How to hand over knives Knives can be handed in to certain police stations in Greater Manchester including Cheadle Heath, Ashton, Oldham, North Manchester at Central Park or at the City Centre Public Enquiry Counter at Manchester Town Hall. Compensation can be claimed at the same time.
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