The Southport attack has prompted the UK to toughen up the laws on buying knives as the killer awaits sentencing.

Under new legislation, anyone buying a knife online will be required to submit two forms of ID and record a live video proving their age.

UK correspondent Enda Brady says Prime Minister Keir Starmer has observed what needed to be changed - as the looser restrictions likely enabled the killer in the first place. 

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The Southport attack has prompted the UK to toughen up the laws on buying knives as the killer awaits sentencing.
Under new legislation, anyone buying a knife online will be required to submit two forms of ID and record a live video proving their age.
UK correspondent Enda Brady says Prime Minister Keir Starmer has observed what needed to be changed - as the looser restrictions likely enabled the killer in the first place.&nbsp;
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Enda Brady: UK correspondent on the UK looking to tighten knife sale laws after Southport attack

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