Man due in court accused of carrying samurai sword while wearing hockey mask in north London street

Gang: the samurai sword was allegedly recovered in Hornsey Road, Holloway
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Robin de Peyer7 August 2015
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An unemployed man allegedly armed with a samurai sword and wearing a hockey mask in the street will appear in court tomorrow.

Abdullahi Hassan Abdullahi, 21, was arrested by police in Islington, north London after an incident in Hornsey Road shortly after midnight.

Abdullahi of Elthonrne Road, Archyway, north London was charged with possession of an offensive weapon.

He has been remanded in custody and will appear at Highbury Corner Magistrates' Court tomorrow.

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