It's not mentioned in this article, but the man in question has a long history of burglary and did four years for a string of thefts. It's likely a big part of why HIM carrying a 6'' blade is concerning.
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Well if it were a 6' blade that could actually be a problem. This 6" blade is not likely to be one imo.
In college, my friend carried a 6' sword everywhere, hilt poking up from behind the backpack.
It wasn't a showpiece, either -- and the years of fencing training meant it wasnt a toy.
And, really, no one cared beyond "oh neat." Since it was visible on three sides, it was also perfectly legal.
Canada.
There I fixed it, now you look out of context!
Oh no D: you really got me!!
Yea but "criminal sentenced for carrying sword" doesn't have quite the reactionary clickbait ring to it.
police said that because it was a sharply pointed item, it could be used as a weapon
So pencils and screwdrivers are also illegal in the UK?
an order to pay a victims’ surcharge of £154
Who was the victim?
So pencils and screwdrivers are also illegal in the UK?
Not generally, no.
The 'rules' are stated here
Who was the victim?
No-one it's a stealth tax on the poor.
If the 'fine' isn't based on the financial status of whoever is paying it then it's not a fine it's a tax.
Errybody
oi m8, you got a loisence for that fidgit toy???
Well, it's just a toy, innit?
Bray subsequently claimed the Master Sword was a “fidget” — something to keep his hands busy — that he had bought online. But police said that because it was a sharply pointed item, it could be used as a weapon, and “put others in fear of it being used against them.” The police said the Master Sword was inside a sheath and could be released with the press of a button.
So, it wasn’t that he was just carrying it.
They literally said it was inside of its sheath directly in the quote you posted.....