Ronan’s Law: UK Bans Ninja Swords After Tragic Teen Stabbing
So, there’s been a really important development in the UK regarding knife crime — and it all stems from a heartbreaking tragedy. You might’ve heard the name Ronan Kanda . He was just 16 years old when he was fatally stabbed in 2022, just a few steps away from his own front door in Wolverhampton. The weapon? A ninja sword — one of those large, sharp, straight-edged blades that can be up to two feet long. And the most chilling part? Ronan was killed in a case of mistaken identity.
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Now, fast forward to today, and a new law has been put in place — it’s being called Ronan’s Law , named in his memory. It officially bans the manufacture, sale, possession, and importation of ninja swords in the UK. And if you're caught with one, even in private, you could be facing up to two years in prison under the Crime and Policing Bill.
But for Ronan’s mum, Pooja Kanda, this new law is bittersweet. She’s been campaigning non-stop for three years to make sure what happened to her son doesn’t happen to someone else’s child. She’s relieved that change is finally here, but at the same time, she knows it’s come too late for Ronan. “He deserved to live,” she said. “He would’ve made a positive impact on this world.”
The details around Ronan’s death are deeply disturbing. The teen who killed him, Prabjeet Veadhesa, had ordered a ninja sword and a machete online — using a fake name — and picked them up from a local post office like it was no big deal. In fact, he had more than 25 weapons at one point. Ms Kanda later said, “It was easier for him to buy that sword than to buy bread and milk.”
Now, the law is cracking down not just on possession, but also on online sales and delivery loopholes. Retailers will be required to report suspicious orders and verify the age of buyers. Social media platforms are also being told to take more responsibility when it comes to weapons being advertised or shared online.
In July, a nationwide surrender scheme allowed people to hand in illegal weapons anonymously — and over 1,000 were taken off the streets. It’s one of the largest weapons amnesties the UK has ever seen. Police are now using drones, facial recognition tech, and increased patrols to target knife crime hotspots.
The government says this is just the beginning. It’s part of a broader strategy to reduce knife violence, especially among young people. And while no law can undo what happened to Ronan, his mother hopes that his story will save lives — and help other families avoid the heartbreak that hers has endured.
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