A knife wholesaler whose weapons have been used in several killings has surrendered more than 35,000 “zombie” blades. Police said the knives and machetes were designed to “kill and maim”. Under a government surrender scheme Luton-based Sporting Wholesale will receive £10 compensation for each knife.
Supt Alex House, who leads on knife crime for Bedfordshire Police, said the knives and machetes had “no other use” than as weapons.
“There’s no other practical use for them,” he told the BBC. “If you look at the design… the purpose is to kill and maim.”
The company said it would not comment.
