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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
National
Flora Thompson

Plans to ban more machetes and zombie knives used by criminals in legal loophole

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More machetes and zombie knives could be banned in England and Wales with criminals who buy or sell them facing up to two years in jail under Government plans.

Certain types of the blades which are “designed to look menacing” and “with the intention to threaten” are not currently prohibited but would be outlawed under the measures, the Home Office said.

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