Government's failure to ban zombie knives is a 'betrayal' of youngsters, Sadiq Khan says
manchestereveningnews.co.ukThe Government's failure to deliver legislation to ban so-called 'zombie knives' amounts to a 'betrayal' of the safety of young people and communities, London's mayor has said.
It comes as the national lead for policing knife crime said underage teenagers buying knives online remains 'a really concerning picture' for police, with illegal dealers said to be selling weapons via social media.
Commander Stephen Clayman said earlier this month that forces in England and Wales are keen to cut off the supply of weapons as part of efforts to stop injuries and deaths.
Knives are being sold illegally to under-18s via social media channels including TikTok, Snapchat and those run by Meta, he said. READ MORE: Met Office issue thunderstorm weather warning for TODAY with 'torrential downpours' forecast London mayor Sadiq Khan's comments follow a worrying investigation by the Manchester Evening News that showed fearsome weapons were being sold openly in shops on high streets around Greater Manchester.
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