Man to face court accused of carrying Samurai sword in public

The 57-year-old is due before the magistrates' court <i>(Image: Stock)</i>
The 57-year-old is due before the magistrates' court (Image: Stock)
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A MAN is due to face court after allegedly carrying a Samurai sword in public.

Paul Carmody, of Havelock Close in St Helens, is accused of possessing a bladed article without good reason or lawful authority.

The offence is alleged to have taken place on June 5 this year in a public area on Havelock Close.

The 57-year-old is due to appear at Liverpool, Knowsley and St Helens Magistrates’ Court today, Friday, September 4, for a first hearing.

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