Large knives and an axe have been found in an amnesty bin.

Analysis by The Argus revealed violent crimes in Brighton spike in the height of the summer and police are on a mission to curtail this.

Police officers along with their counterparts in the Business Crime Reduction Partnership set up amnesty bins at city centre spots in a bid to take weapons off the streets.

And some of the weapons left in these bins - with no questions asked - are blades several inches long.

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The partnership posted a picture of the weapons left in just some of its bins - including an axe, rolling pin and a talon knife.

A spokesman said: "Knife crime has tragic consequences to the victim, loved ones and the wider community and we are proud to be working with our members and partners who are encouraging people to safely dispose of knives and blades.

"Engagement activities in the BCRP community with Sussex Police form part of a new funded trial to support housing locations, who are working to support those who are vulnerable to be harmed and/or potentially causing harm."

Knife amnesty bins are also available all year round in police stations across Sussex where people are encouraged to safely dispose of knives and blades with no consequences and no questions asked.