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Boy arrested ‘with fake gun’ on way to comic book convention

A 16-year-old was arrested carrying a realistic imitation firearm near Stamford Bridge, prompting police investigation and dispelling false mass shooting rumors on social media.

Summary
A 16-year-old boy has been arrested on suspicion of possessing an imitation firearm while on his way to an anime comic convention in London.

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Evening StandardEvening Standard
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Teenager ‘with fake gun’ arrested in Chelsea on way to comic book show

Scotland Yard rubbished online claims suspect was an attempted mass shooter

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Boy arrested ‘with fake gun’ on way to comic book convention

Teenager remains in police custody as incident outside Chelsea’s stadium is investigated

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Boy arrested near Stamford Bridge after 'fake gun sparked fears of mass shooter'

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·London, United Kingdom
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Metro News broke the news in London, United Kingdom on Saturday, August 30, 2025.
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