A man was arrested at an Elizabeth line station for carrying a fake sniper rifle, which caused alarm among passengers. A viral video showed him in a camouflage outfit assembling the toy gun. The British Transport Police confirmed that he was attending a Comic Con event. They emphasized the yearly issue of alarmed commuters mistaking prop weapons for real threats and warned against carrying such items visibly on public transport to avoid unnecessary panic and police responses that may detract from more serious incidents.
Every year around Comic Con, we receive reports from people who have been alarmed by weapons being carried on the train. We assess and respond to every call we receive about a weapon.
A police response can cause disruption and alarm to passengers and, if it's a prop, may mean that you've kept us away from more important incidents.
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