SWORDS, machetes and commando knives are among the weapons handed in after Lancashire Constabulary launched its knife amnesty.

In the first week, 145 knives were dropped into the designated amnesty bins, including one at Chorley police station.

Det Insp Warren Atkinson said: “A significant number of weapons capable of doing serious damage — including World War One knives and homemade blades — have been handed in. It’s frightening to think what could have happened if these knives had remained on Lancashire’s streets.”

The amnesty will run until Monday, September 29 with bins available at 10 designated police stations across the county.

All the amnesty bins are located outside, meaning they are accessible 24 hours a day at the following stations.