More than 11,000 knives and other weapons dumped in Essex bins in just six months

The seized knives

(Picture: Essex Police)

More than 11,000 knives and other weapons have been dumped in knife bins across Essex in just six months.

Essex Police said nearly a tonne of knives and sharp objects - 940 kilos - have been destroyed, with 11,263 knives, sharp objects and weapons surrendered in knife bins over six months.