POLICE are launching a weapons amnesty across Devon and Cornwall next week with the public asked to surrender illegally held or unwanted firearms and ammunition.

Officers have promised that those responding to the week-long appeal from November 13 will not be arrested for illegal possession at the point of surrender – and they can remain anonymous.

Anyone concerned about transporting items to participating police stations can seek advice on how to do so by emailing [email protected].

Full information about the firearms and ammunition surrender can be found online at www.dc.police.uk/firearms-surrender.