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Samuel Port

Police warn knife laws have changed after seizing weapons from Leeds home

West Yorkshire Police seized weapons from a house in Leeds, the force took to social media to remind people it was an offence to possess an offensive weapon in your own home.

The law came into force in July 14, 2021, and could put you behind bars for up to 51 weeks if found guilty. It is a summary only offence and can be dealt with in Magistrates Court.

Leeds cops were baffled after they found five knives designed to be used as a weapon - one of them was a samurai sword - and a couple of knuckle dusters.

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