Norfolk Police has welcomed new legislation that will make it illegal to own certain styles of ‘zombie’ knives and machetes. The new law, which will come into force from September 24, is aimed at removing specific types of knives from circulation and prohibits the sale and importation of knives that meet the criteria. Ahead of this, the government is introducing a surrender and compensation amnesty scheme for those who currently own these types of knives. Anyone surrendering knives that meet the criteria will be eligible for compensation, under the government scheme, and detailed guidance on t…