Man charged after carrying a sword in Shoebury
39-year-old Chris Fane faces weapon and theft charges
A man has been charged after being detained in Shoebury for carrying a sword in public.
Essex Police responded swiftly to multiple reports on Monday (17 November) from members of the public who spotted a man walking in the area with the weapon.
Officers arrested Chris Fane, 39, of Saxon Gardens, Shoebury, and recovered the sword.
Fane has been charged with possession of a bladed article in a public place and theft.
He is set to appear at Southend Magistrates’ Court on Wednesday (19 November).