FROM today, zombie-style knives and machetes are now banned under a new law created by the Government.

The law was introduced to strengthen existing knife crime laws and to take dangerous weapons off the streets.

Zombie knives are identified as bladed weapons with a plain cutting edge with a sharp pointed end and a blade of over eight inches long which also has a serrated cutting edge, more than one hole in the blade, spikes or has more than two sharp points in the blade.

The law prohibits the possession, sale, manufacture, or transportation of these weapons.

Tactical Lead for knife crime, Inspector Sarah Nicholson, said: “We must stop these dangerous knives ending up on our streets and in the hands of criminals.

“Officers will take robust and positive action towards anyone found in possession of any of these knives in order to protect our communities and keep them safe."

Throughout the summer, Dorset and Hampshire Police created designated areas across its regions for residents to surrender these weapons safely and legally.

Individuals found in possession of these prohibited weapons could face significant legal penalties, including imprisonment.