![Pinterest](https://pinterest.com/pin/create/button/?url=https://uknews.evprotec.com/police-stop-train-at-milton-keynes-after-umbrella-is-mistaken-for-sword/&media=https://uknews.evprotec.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/127414322_samuraiumbrella1.jpg&description=Image source, Thames Valley PoliceImage caption, Thames Valley Police said the man decided to surrender the umbrella for destructionArmed police were called to reports of a man carrying a samurai sword on a train, only to find it was an umbrella.Thames Valley Police said the train was stopped at Milton Keynes Central station after a call from a member of the public."It turns out that the male was carrying an umbrella that he purchased online with a samurai sword-looking handle," the force said.Officers said he decided to "surrender" the umbrella for destruction."Please be mindful that these type of items can cause serious alarm and distress to other members of the public," the force said.Image source, Thames Valley PoliceImage caption, An armed deployment was authorised and the train was stopped at Milton Keynes Central station, the force saidFind BBC News: East of England on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter. If you have a story suggestion email eastofenglandnews@bbc.co.ukThe BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites.Thames Valley PoliceMilton Keynes){kind=link}
Armed police were called to reports of a man carrying a samurai sword on a train, only to find it was an umbrella.
Thames Valley Police said the train was stopped at Milton Keynes Central station after a call from a member of the public.
“It turns out that the male was carrying an umbrella that he purchased online with a samurai sword-looking handle,” the force said.
Officers said he decided to “surrender” the umbrella for destruction.
“Please be mindful that these type of items can cause serious alarm and distress to other members of the public,” the force said.