A British man, Anthony Bray, has been sentenced to four months in jail for carrying a 20cm replica Legend of Zelda sword in public. Bray, who claimed the item was merely a “fidget” toy, was arrested after police reviewed CCTV footage showing him with the suspicious item.
The incident occurred when authorities identified the replica sword and deemed it a potential weapon, despite Bray’s explanation. The court ruled that the item posed a risk, leading to Bray’s sentencing.
In addition to the jail term, Bray was ordered to pay a victims surcharge of £154 ($292). Law enforcement emphasized their zero-tolerance policy for bladed articles in public, urging individuals to choose fidget toys that do not resemble dangerous items.
Article Title: British man carrying Legend of Zelda sword in public as a fidget toy sentenced to four months jail
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