18 July, 2017
Rudd's actions are aimed at supporting a police-led initiative, a series of coordinated weeks of intensified action on knife crime that takes place across the country.
"We have recently seen an increase in knife-crime in Portsmouth, which we believe to be drug related".
The aim of the campaign is to demonstrate the consequences for anyone caught carrying a knife.
"My message to those carrying a knife or thinking of carrying a knife is that it doesn't protect you".
"This amnesty gives people a chance to hand in unlawful weapons and walk away without prosecution".
Banning the possession of outlawed weapons, such as zombie knives, knuckledusters and "throwing stars", on private property would mean police were able to seize them and make arrests.
They'll be at Blackpool, Burnley, Preston, Skelmersdale, Morecambe, Fleetwood, Greenbank Blackburn, Chorley and Colne.
They need to be safely wrapped in tape and newspaper before putting in the bins.
Officers will also continue to carry out test purchase operations to ensure that retailers are not selling knives to people under the age of 18.
"We will act on all intelligence received in a bid to prevent people losing loved ones and to detain those who intend to commit acts of violence using knives". Carrying one is illegal.
New action would restrict the online sale of knives and ban possession of risky or offensive weapons on private property.
"You can also anonymously report information on 0800 555 111".
"If you own a risky knife please take this opportunity to get rid of it safely and anonymously".
This fall the British government plans to launch a new anti-knife crime campaign, with a new 650,000 USA dollars fund for community projects tackling the issue.
