A stun gun was among those items handed in to police in Burnley. (Image: Lancashire Police)
A stun gun and a machete are just some of the items handed in to police in Burnley.
A total of 36 items were handed in to the Centenary Way knife bin as part of the Knife Amnesty Campaign.
A Neighbourhood policing team spokesperson said: “We encourage people to use the bins safely. If you are concerned about the laws around this, please visit our website.”
The knife bins aim to provide a legal and safe way to surrender knives and bladed items including kitchen knives that people no longer need.
Police empty the bins regularly and the knives are destroyed unless there is an obvious sign that one has been used in a crime.
People can also find out more information here.
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