A NATIONAL scheme calling on people to surrender zombie knives and machetes is launching in South Yorkshire.

The new scheme comes ahead of the change in law on September 24, where it will be illegal to own zombie-style knives and machetes as they are added to the list of dangerous prohibited items already banned.

Anyone who owns zombie-style knives or machetes are being urged by police to surrender them at a local police station, safely and legally. This scheme offers an application for compensation and will be running for four weeks, starting on Monday until September 23 – the day before the law changes.

You can surrender these weapons at the following police stations:

Barnsley Police Station

Churchfields, Barnsley, S70 2DL

Doncaster Police Station

College Road, Doncaster, DN1 3HX

Rotherham Police Station

Main Street, Rotherham, S60 1QY

Snig Hill Police Station

Snig Hill, Sheffield City Centre, Sheffield, S3 8LY

Anyone making a compensation claim can do so when surrendering the weapon at their local police station. Police forces will forward their application on to the Home Office to be processed.

After September 24, anyone caught with a zombie-style knife, or a machete faces time behind bars.

More information can be found at South Yorkshire Police dedicated website page here: https://www.southyorkshire.police.uk/notices/zk/zombie-style-knives-machetes-surrender-compensation-scheme/

A zombie knife is a type of ornate knife or bladed weapon inspired by zombie films and TV series. These knives often feature a combination of a cutting edge and a serrated edge, along with images or words that suggest their intended use for violence. While they may be marketed as collectibles or survival tools, their appearance has led to their increasing use in criminal activities. Due to their association with violence and their potential for harm, many countries have outlawed the sale and possession of zombie knives.