UK · 17 May 2026

Woman arrested with real sword at London protest

A woman faced arrest in London for carrying a real sword, sparking concern at a public demonstration. Police detained her on Saturday at Tommy Robinson’s Unite the Kingdom protest, where she wore a white hooded cloak with the weapon attached. Officers confirmed the blade was genuine, leading to her arrest for an offensive weapon, with 20 total arrests at the rally.

By BriefTea Editorial · 17 May 2026 at 18:35

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