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| Masked man carrying sword held in Islington | Masked man carrying sword held in Islington |
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| A man wearing a hockey mask and carrying a sword has been arrested in north London. | A man wearing a hockey mask and carrying a 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 sword in a bag he was carrying. | The 21-year-old man was stopped by officers who found the sword 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. | 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. | |