Man in Islington accused of carrying sword in public
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Police have seized this fantasy-style sword found in a large bag
A man accused of carrying a sword in public while wearing a hockey mask is due to appear before magistrates.
Abdullahi Hassan Abdullahi was arrested by police in Islington, north London, shortly after midnight.
The 21-year-old, of Elthorne Road, Archway, has been charged with possession of an offensive weapon.
Mr Abdullahi, who is unemployed, has been remanded in custody and is due to appear before Highbury Corner magistrates on Saturday.
Officers were called to reports of young people armed with bricks and sticks in Hornsey Road
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