Idris Elba calls for immediate ban on 'zombie' knives
Monday, 8 January 2024 Actor Idris Elba has urged the government to immediately ban machetes and so-called zombie knives, saying it's "time to push the agenda as strongly as we can".
Actor and campaigner Idris Elba said whilst the Government’s plan to ban all types of Zombie-style knives is a move in the right direction, more still needs to be done to effectively close loopholes..
The home secretary has defended the Government’s record on tackling knife crime as he announced next steps to ban zombie-style knives. James Cleverly met police chiefs in Kent to discuss youth..
“Idris Elba has called for more urgent action on youth knife violence – including the immediate banning of machetes and “zombie” knives, and more funding for youth services – saying the time..
Monday, 8 January 2024
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