Man Sentenced to Four Months in Prison for Carrying a 6-Inch Master Sword in Public
What was Anthony Bray carrying in public?
Anthony Bray was carrying a six-inch replica of the Master Sword from Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series in public. He claimed it was a "fidget toy" meant to keep his hands busy, but police arrested him for carrying a bladed article, as the replica could be used as a weapon and potentially cause fear in others.
Where did the incident involving Anthony Bray occur?
The incident involving Anthony Bray occurred in the local town centre of Nuneaton, Warwickshire, England. Bray was spotted carrying a replica of the Master Sword from Nintendo's The Legend of Zelda series openly in public, which led to his arrest and subsequent sentencing.
How did police first notice Anthony Bray?
Police first noticed Anthony Bray through CCTV footage, where he was seen walking down the street with something in his hand. Upon approaching the officers with the item visible, he was arrested for carrying a bladed article in public.