Anthony Bray may have thought he could stroll down the street brandishing a six-inch toy blade without consequences, but he quickly found himself in hot water. Not only did Bray spend a significant chunk of time behind bars, but he also faces a hefty victims’ surcharge of £154.
Sgt. Spellman of the Patrol Investigations Unit didn’t mince words when he commented on the situation, emphasizing a “zero tolerance” policy for bladed articles in public spaces. “It is possible to find fidget toys that aren’t six-inch blades. It is possible not to walk down the street holding them out in front of you,” Spellman pointed out.
Although the story has a touch of humor to it, the reality is that Bray’s criminal history likely played a significant role in his fate. Forbes reports that Bray is no stranger to the wrong side of the law, with a track record that includes multiple burglaries and past run-ins with law enforcement dating back to the 90s. While the details surrounding Bray’s arrest for carrying the toy blade remain somewhat murky, it seems probable that his checkered past influenced the court’s decision to hand down a real prison sentence instead of a mere slap on the wrist.
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