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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
National
Rajeev Syal

Machetes and zombie knives could be banned in England and Wales

Examples of zombie knives
Examples of zombie knives – certain blades are not currently prohibited in England and Wales. Photograph: Joe Giddens/PA

Machetes and zombie knives could be banned in England and Wales, with people selling them facing up to two years in jail, under government plans to close a legal loophole.

After complaints from police chiefs and MPs that some large, bladed weapons are excluded from current laws, the Home Office will consult the public over plans to ban their ownership and sale.

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