Large machete half a metre long found hidden in a public place by Blackpool Police
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Taking to social media around midday, Blackpool Police said that whilst on a targeted patrol, a Police Community Support Officer (PCSO) was alerted to a large machete being stored in a public place.
The PCSO has since attended the scene and removed the machete, which will now be destroyed.
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Hide AdSharing an image on social media, the blade can be seen to be just under half a metre long.
A Blackpool Police spokesperson said: “These types of weapons have no place in our society. Any offenders found in possession of knives or other offensive weapons will be charged and prosecuted. The 12”/30cm Ruler is just to show the scale of the knife.”
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If you know someone who is regularly carrying knives, you can report it on 101, online, or by calling independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111