Horncastle man fined for possession of samurai style sword
By Andy Hubbert
Published 18th Feb 2025, 15:55 BST
A man who was found to be in possession of a samurai style sword during a search of his home address by police has been ordered to pay a total of £253 made up of a fine and court costs.
According to Lincolnshire Police, a search warrant was conducted at the home address of Peter South, 54, of John Brown Close, Horncastle in October 2024, where the offensive weapon was discovered.
A spokesperson said: “He appeared before Boston Magistrates’ Court on Friday (February 14) to answer the charge of possessing an offensive weapon in a private place.
"He was fined and ordered to pay costs and a victim surcharge that totalled £253.
"The sword will be destroyed.”