He claims that he can buy one in minutes, and that they are readily available in shops and online. This is a growing concern for police and knife crime experts, as zombie knives, also known as switchblades, are increasingly being used in violent crimes. The BBC’s Faron Paul, who runs his own knife amnesty company, has witnessed firsthand the ease with which these weapons can be obtained.
A. Knife Crime: A New Law to Combat the Rise
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This new law is a direct response to the rise in knife crime in England and Wales, which has seen a significant increase in recent years. The government has been under pressure to act on this issue, with calls for tougher measures to curb the use of these weapons. The new law is expected to have a significant impact on the banning of these weapons, as it will make it illegal to possess them.
* Large bladed weapons are becoming increasingly common in crime. * The number of crime logs mentioning large bladed weapons has increased significantly in recent years. * Data from 32 police areas in England and Wales reveals this trend. * The increase in large bladed weapon use is concerning.
Pooja Kanda, a mother of two, is speaking out after her son Ronan, a 10-year-old boy, was fatally stabbed in a schoolyard incident. The incident occurred in a schoolyard in the town of Ballymena, Northern Ireland. The tragedy has sparked a national conversation about the availability of large knives in schools.
This concern was raised by Nikita in an interview with the BBC. The concern stems from the rise in popularity of certain knife-wielding techniques. These techniques, which involve using larger knives, have gained traction among young people. Some of these techniques are inspired by popular online trends, like the “Knife Skills” challenge on TikTok, where users compete in speed and precision with large knives.
“I was scared, and I didn’t know what to do. I had these knives, but I felt like a kid holding a toy.” Jon describes feeling vulnerable and helpless. He feels he needs to be protected, but doesn’t know how to go about it.
Many of the knives Faron collects are now so big they don’t fit into amnesty bins, which have been dotted around police stations in London. Even with the ban coming into force and the recent amnesty, he says it is often too hard for some people “to do the right thing”. Many young people are scared to hand in knives at police stations, he adds. Jon’s is one of dozens of knives Faron has collected in recent weeks. The Home Office said in addition to Tuesday’s new knife legislation, there was a plan to ban ninja swords. The government has also commissioned a review of how knives are sold online, which will be carried out before the end of the year. “It will identify any gaps in legislation around how these weapons are attained illegally online,” the Home Office spokesperson said.
