Man Sentenced to Four Months in Jail for Brandishing Miniature Master Sword in Public

Tech & AI | July 3, 2024, 1:14 p.m.

Anthony Bray, a man in England, was sentenced to four months in prison for walking around with a miniature replica of the Master Sword from The Legend of Zelda. Initially mistaking the toy for an actual weapon, police detained Bray, who claimed he bought it as a fidget toy. Despite the blade measuring six inches and being retractable, he was charged with carrying a “bladed article” due to UK knife laws. While the police enforce a strict stance on public weapons, some argue that the situation calls for understanding intent and the manufacturer’s responsibility. The seemingly harsh sentence has since been better explained by Bray's history as a convicted serial burglar. This incident raises questions about the blurred lines between harmless hobbies and criminal activities, sparking a debate on reasonable punishment and accountability.