New knife surrender bin installed in Bilston ahead of ban on ninja swords
The new weapon surrender bin will be installed ahead of the national ban on ninja-style swords.
A new knife surrender bin has been installed in Bilston as part of the government campaign to reduce the number of knives and offensive weapons on the UK's streets.
The new knife surrender bin, which sits on the green space at the junction of Green Lanes and Prouds Lane, will provide a safe and anonymous space for people to surrender knives and bladed weapons, helping to remove them from the streets.
It comes ahead of the beginning of a national ban on 'ninja' style blades, which is due to come into force on August 1, 2025.
The ban will see it made illegal to possess, make, sell or import ninja swords as part of an anti-crime measure introduced under 'Ronan's Law'.
The law is named after Ronan Kanda, 16, who was fatally stabbed outside of his home in Wolverhampton in June 2022 in a case of mistaken identity.
MP Pat McFadden, for Wolverhampton South East, said: "Knife crime has no place in our community. The installation of this new knife surrender bin marks another step in our commitment to tackling knife crime and saving young lives.
"No family should ever have to endure the heartbreak that Ronan Kanda's family has suffered. Ronan's Law will make it harder for dangerous weapons to fall into the wrong hands."
Pooka Kanda, Ronan's mother was awarded an OBE in June 2025 for her tireless campaign for changes in the law.
The bin has been installed in partnership with Wolverhampton Council, West Midlands Police and the Home Office.
