Why have 'horrific' knives like these been getting sold on social media?
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A teenage boy who used social media platforms to advertise knives and drugs has been fined just £26 for his crimes. It comes as the Metropolitan police issues a stark warning that social media sites are being used to sell illegal weapons, including knives and knuckledusters. Officers say this so-called online 'grey market' is creating a new challenge, with people able to connect with someone selling a weapon in just a few clicks. Metropolitan Police Commander James Conway speaks to Susanna Reid and Ed Balls. Broadcast on 16/09/2026 Stream Good Morning Britain live, every weekday from 6am on the ITVX 📲 http://daytimelink.itv.com/WatchGMBYT Subscribe now for more! http://bit.ly/1NbomQa Like, follow and subscribe to Good Morning Britain! The Good Morning Britain YouTube channel delivers you the news that you’re waking up to in the morning. From exclusive interviews with some of the biggest names in politics and showbiz to heartwarming human interest stories and unmissable watch
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