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Northumbria Police Makes 'Ninja Swords' Amnesty Plea Ahead of National Weapon Ban

  • Northumbria Police urged owners to surrender 'Ninja swords' during July before a national ban starts on August 1, 2025.
  • The ban follows Ronan’s Law, named after a teenager murdered in 2022, and aims to outlaw manufacture, possession, and sale of specific swords.
  • A month-long surrender and compensation scheme allows people to hand in qualifying swords safely at police stations and community sites without prosecution.
  • Each surrendered sword typically receives £5 compensation, with higher amounts possible upon proof of lawful ownership before March 27, 2025.
  • After July 31, possession of these swords will be illegal and subject to up to six months in prison, signaling stronger efforts to reduce knife-related harm.
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News & Star broke the news in Cumbria, United Kingdom on Sunday, June 29, 2025.
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