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Masked man carrying 'samurai sword' arrested in north London street Masked man carrying 'samurai sword' arrested in north London street
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A man wearing a hockey mask and carrying a samurai-style sword has been arrested in north London.A man wearing a hockey mask and carrying a samurai-style sword has been arrested in north London.
Police were called to reports of a group of young people armed with bricks and sticks in Hornsey Road, Islington, at about midnight.Police were called to reports of a group of young people armed with bricks and sticks in Hornsey Road, Islington, at about midnight.
The 21-year-old man was stopped by officers who found the blade in a bag he was carrying.The 21-year-old man was stopped by officers who found the blade in a bag he was carrying.
He was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and remains in custody.He was arrested on suspicion of possession of an offensive weapon and remains in custody.
The Met Police said that when officers arrived they saw a man wearing a hockey-style mask, carrying a large bag.
A Met spokesman said: "On seeing the officers the person ran off.
"Officers gave chase and a male was subsequently detained."