Cops: Modern-Day Samurai Busted at Apple Store

The incident was posted to social media, of course
By Newser Editors and Wire Services
Posted Nov 20, 2015 5:40 PM CST
Cops: Modern-Day Samurai Busted at Apple Store
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Authorities say a man was taken into custody after swinging a samurai sword inside an Apple store Friday in Manhattan. It happened shortly after 4pm local time at a store on Fifth Avenue. A police spokesperson says the man appeared to be emotionally disturbed. Officials say there were no reported injuries. A video posted on social media appeared to show the man swinging a sword while walking down a staircase inside the store. An Apple spokesperson confirmed the incident, but declined to comment further. (Read more samurai swords stories.)

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