Police amnesty nets machine gun

Police say the public turned in a number of airguns

A machine gun, a machete and two swords are among dozens of items turned in during a month-long weapons amnesty in east Suffolk.

The amnesty launched on 12 July was extended by police in Woodbridge because of the public response.

Items relinquished include 39 knives and daggers, five shotgun, two rifles and three handguns.

Inspector Ben Cook, Woodbridge sector commander, said he was "delighted" with the final weapons tally.

He said: "We are very pleased that local people have taken this opportunity to get rid of what could, in the wrong hands, be some very dangerous weapons.

"Officers have been emptying the bin on a daily basis and, as people continued to use it, we decided to keep it for a little longer.

"The total has exceeded my expectations and I would like to thank everyone who has made use of the bin."

The amnesty is part of the ongoing Operation Nightsafe campaign, which aims to tackle public violence and anti-social behaviour.