KNIVES have been taken off the street.

Police brought a knife amnesty bin to their surgery at Plumleys Garden Centre over the weekend.

In total, 13 knives were handed in, helping to keep the area safe.

A spokesperson for Knutsford Police said: “We'd like to take this opportunity to thank the members of public that came to the police surgery at Plumleys Garden Centre on Saturday morning and handed in knives.

“We collected 13 knives in total which will be safely disposed of by trained officers.

“Over the last few months, many knives have been deposited in the amnesty bin which is a fantastic result.

“This means one less on our streets, and more importantly, one less that can't be used as part of a crime.”

13 blades were collected in total13 blades were collected in total (Image: Knutsford Police)

Knutsford Police have six more surgeries planned between now and the end of the year.

The knife amnesty bin will be brought along to all of these sessions, giving members of the public the chance to dispose of any blades with the support of officers.

Upcoming Knutsford Police surgeries

November 28 - High Legh Garden Centre - 5pm to 6pm

December 7 - Chelford Community Village Hub- 10am to 11am

December 8 - Marton Meadows Golf Club- 10am to 11am

December 12 - St Marys Church Bosley- 5pm to 6pm

December 14 - Plumleys Garden Centre- 9.30am to 10.30am

December 19 - The Beeches Golf Club- 10am to 11am