BRIDGWATER Police Station saw more than 300 zombie-style knives handed in to be destroyed ahead of the ban later this month. 

The station is one of many across Somerset that is encouraging owners of both zombie-style knives and machetes to surrender the blades. 

Starting at midnight on September 24, it will be a criminal offence to possess a zombie-style knife or machete. 

These items are being added to the list of prohibited offensive weapons under the Criminal Justice Act 1988, along with a ban on their manufacture, importation, sale, and supply. 

After September 24, possessing these items could lead to criminal prosecution. 

An Avon and Somerset Police spokesperson said: “By surrendering these dangerous items, we’re making our communities safer and ensuring they don’t fall into the wrong hands. 

“If you plan on surrendering a weapon to one of our designated stations, please ensure that you print and complete the online compensation form before you attend and if surrendering a large number of weapons, please call 101 or pop in to the relevant enquiry office to let them know ahead of time. 

“Thank you to everyone who has participated in this important initiative to get these weapons out of our communities.” 

For more details on the surrender compensation scheme running until September 23, visit: https://orlo.uk/iFWdy 

Surrendered items can be taken to the following Avon and Somerset Police stations: 

• Weston Town Hall Police Station, Town Hall, Walliscote Grove Road, Weston-super-Mare, BS23 1UJ – Monday – Friday 10am – 1.30pm, 2.15pm – 5.30pm 

• Nailsea Police Station, Pound Lane, Nailsea, BS48 2NN – Mondays 10am – 1.30pm, 2.15pm – 5pm 

• Bridgwater Police Centre, Express Park, Bristol Road, Bridgwater, TA6 4RR – Monday to Friday 8am – 8pm, Saturday – Sunday 9am – 5pm 

• Radstock Police Station, Wells Road, Radstock, Bath, BA3 3SG – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10am – 2pm 

• Shepton Mallet Police Station, Haskins Retail Park, Townsend, Shepton Mallet, BA4 5SB – Monday to Friday 10am – 1.30pm, 2.15pm – 6pm 

• Street Police Station, 5 – 7 West End, Street, Somerset, BA16 0LG – Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday 10am – 2pm 

• Wincanton Police Station, 14 Market Place, Wincanton, BA9 9LH – Monday to Friday 10am – 1.30pm, 2.15pm – 6pm 

• Taunton Police Station, Belvedere House, Belvedere Road, Taunton, TA1 1HE – Monday to Friday 8.30am – 4.30pm 

• Minehead Police Station, Townsend Road, Minehead, TA24 5RJ – Monday to Friday 10am – 1.30pm, 2.15pm – 6pm