Zombie knives will be targeted under new government proposals
London’s mayor has urged ministers to speed up the introduction of a law to crack down on so-called zombie knives.
The proposals, announced in August, would give officers more powers to seize and destroy such weapons with no practical use.
Sadiq Khan said the home secretary must close loopholes allowing the knives to be purchased online.
The Home Office said it was committed to “addressing the root causes of this violence”.
In a letter to Suella Braverman, Mr Khan said legislation should be introduced as soon as parliament returns after the party conferences.
He said while he welcomed the recent consultation and promises of legislation, “this government has a responsibility to go further and faster”.
‘Violence and intimidation’
Mr Khan also raised concerns about online sales, the definition of zombie knives and an exemption within the proposals that permits machete-style knives for “legitimate use”.
“The new measures cover zombie style knives over eight inches, but must have either a serrated…
