Police called to wedding party confiscate ceremonial sword after complaints

A man had a ceremonial sword, which was not classed as an offensive weapon, removed by police.

Police called to Glasgow wedding party confiscate ceremonial sword after complaintsGetty Images

A ceremonial sword has been confiscated by police called to a wedding party in Glasgow.

Officers were called to a number of reports of a vehicles blocking Dumbarton Road near Queen Victoria Drive in Scotstoun at around 11.40pm on September 6.

A report was also made of a man with a sword.

Police attended the scene and members of a wedding party and its convoy were spoken to by officers.

A mock sword, which was not classed as an offensive weapon, was also removed.

A Police Scotland spokesperson said: “Around 11.40pm on Friday, September 6, 2024, police were called following a number of reports of vehicles blocking Dumbarton Road near Queen Victoria Drive, Scotstoun, Glasgow and also a man with a sword.

“Officers attended and spoke to those involved, members of a wedding party and convoy, and advice and assistance was given.

“The sword, which was ceremonial, was removed by police.”

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