A man in Warwickshire, England, was jailed for four months for carrying a 22-centimeter replica of the Master Sword from the Legend of Zelda in public.
On June 8, 2024, Anthony Bray, a 48-year-old man, was seen on surveillance cameras carrying a replica sword. He approached the officers, holding the object in his hand, and was arrested.
Bray tried to explain to the officers that this Legend of Zelda sword was just a fidget spinner-something to occupy his hands. He also tried to convince them that he bought the replica online as a toy.
Bray also tried to assure the police that he did not intend to use the sword as a weapon. However, this did not help, as the sword was still a sharp object and could have endangered others.
“It is possible to find fidget toys that aren’t six-inch blades. It is possible not to walk down the street holding them out in front of you. With a bit more self-awareness, Bray could have avoided contact with us completely,” Warwickshire Police said.
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