Man Arrested After Falling on Samurai Sword

Shaun Hogg, 45, suffered a cut on his chin while attempting to clean his katana, leading to a hospital visit that revealed his illegal weapon possession. Despite researching UK laws, he mistakenly believed he could own the sword, which is illegal if over 50cm without proper exceptions. He received a four-month suspended prison sentence and was fined for breaching a city center ban and assaulting an officer. Hogg expressed his intention to change and avoid future court appearances.

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