What are zombie knives – and why are they being banned?

Sellers face up to four years in jail when new law comes into force later this week

Zombie Knife
A zombie knife found in Hackney, London
(Image credit: Met Police)

A ban on "zombie knives" comes into force this week in England and Wales – and will help "keep communities safer", says the government. So what are they and what harm have they caused in the UK?

What are zombie knives?

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