A person was sentenced to 4 months in jail for carrying a six-inch Master Sword in public.
As reported by Eurogamer, 48-year-old Anthony Bray, of Nuneaton in Warwickshire, England, was noticed carrying a reproduction of the long-lasting weapon from Nintendo’s The Legend of Zelda collection overtly within the native city centre.
Warwickshire Police noticed Bray on June 8 through CCTV strolling down the road with one thing in his hand. Bray was stated to have approached officers with the merchandise seen in his hand, at which level he was arrested as he was carrying a bladed article.
Bray subsequently claimed the Master Sword was a “fidget” — one thing to maintain his palms busy — that he had purchased on-line. But police stated that as a result of it was a sharply pointed merchandise, it may very well be used as a weapon, and “put others in worry of it getting used in opposition to them.” The police stated the Master Sword was inside a sheath and may very well be launched with the press of a button.
Despite admitting that the Master Sword may very well be perceived as threatening if another person noticed it, Bray insisted throughout his interview that he wouldn’t have used it as a weapon, the police stated.
Bray was sentenced on June 28 and given a 4 month jail sentence in addition to an order to pay a victims’ surcharge of £154 (approx $195).
Sergeant Spellman of the Patrol Investigations Unit commented: “We take a zero tolerance to bladed articles in public, and Bray has fallen afoul of this.
“It is feasible to seek out fidget toys that aren’t six-inch blades. It is feasible to not stroll down the road holding them out in entrance of you. With a bit extra self-awareness, Bray may have averted contact with us fully.”
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