A REVOLVER from World War II is among a haul of guns and ammunition which have been handed in to police as part of the nationwide amnesty.

Aimed at keeping weapons away from criminals, and as a direct result of the Dunblane tragedy, the amnesty means members of the public can escape prosecution throughout June by handing over their guns at Preston police station.

In the first two weeks this month the force has collected the Webley revolver, six air pistols, two shotguns and 62 rounds of ammunition.

Sergeant Andy Rhodes, of the Operations Department at the station said: "Most of the weapons we have received are of the handgun type. We have had a lot of air pistols, too.

"Anyone who does not want to bring in a gun or is afraid to handle them can contact us and we will collect if from them," he added.

Guns must be handed in by June 30 as after this time anyone found to be an illegal owner will face prosecution.

The maximum penalty for possession of a gun or ammunition is ten years in prison, a fine or both. Anyone handing guns over can do so anonymously and will face no charges providing the weapons are not connected to any crime.

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