US tourist arrested in seaside town ‘because he didn’t understand UK laws’
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American tourist’s excuse for carrying a knife in UK town
- A US tourist was arrested in Herne Bay, UK, for openly carrying a knife.
- The tourist, from an open-carry state in the US, claimed he was unaware of UK knife laws and carried the knife for protection.
- He was arrested and given a community resolution, during which UK knife laws were explained.
- The incident occurred while the tourist was sunbathing and listening to music.
- He reportedly picked up the steak knife from his rental property's kitchen.