On June 8th, a man from Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England was arrested for carrying a replica of Link’s Master Sword from the video game “The Legend of Zelda” in public. The sword, which was slightly larger than a knife, had a real blade, which is illegal in the UK.
Anthony Bray informed officers that he purchased the replica Master Sword online as a stress reliever to keep his hands busy and had no intention of using it as a weapon. However, simply carrying a blade in public was still a breach of the law.
Bray was sentenced to four months in prison and fined £154 (around €180). The Warwickshire Police Sergeant stated that individuals should be more aware of local laws and regulations when carrying objects in public spaces. It is possible to find stress toys that are not six-inch blades and to avoid walking down the street with them in plain sight.
This incident serves as a reminder to always be mindful of local laws and regulations when carrying objects in public spaces to avoid legal consequences.
