A man is facing criminal charges after he carried a pirate-style sword through a department store.
Lawrence Jackson, 29, was caught carrying the rusted blade through the flagship Macy’s store in Manhattan, America, and could be charged with criminal possession of a weapon.
Police claim Jackson brandished the curved sword while visiting the shop with his girlfriend in May.
Jackson claims he is part of a kickball team who wear pirate-themed costumes and he was carrying the sword on his way to a match.