Despite a ban on ‘zombie knives’ and similar weapons in England and Wales, BBC News has uncovered their continued availability for purchase online, with some priced below £20. The investigation revealed that several retailers shipped these banned items directly to customers without proper safeguards. The National Police Chiefs’ Council indicated that the law may require further tightening. With over 50,000 recorded incidents of knife crime in recent years, officials stress the importance of ensuring compliance and are conducting a rapid review into online sales and advertising of these dangerous weapons.