UK · 17 May 2026
Woman arrested with real sword at London protest
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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.
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