Ninja swords to finally be banned in UK from this summer

Ninja knives are set to be banned from August 1 following a relentless campaign from the family of Ronan Kanda (Picture: Yui Mok/PA)

The mother of a 16-year-old boy who was killed with a ninja sword three years ago has said a ban on the weapons is another ‘step towards getting justice’ for her son.

Home Secretary Yvette Cooper has announced the style of sword – which has become a weapon of choice for street killers in the UK – will be banned from August 1.

The move follows tireless...