Watch the moment police tackle ‘armed’ cosplayer in crowd of Chelsea fans

4 Sep 2025 • 9:18 PM MYT
The Independent
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  • Police arrested a 16-year-old boy dressed in tactical clothing and carrying an imitation handgun on Fulham Broadway, west London.
  • The incident occurred at 2:30 PM on Saturday, August 30, as thousands of spectators were leaving Stamford Bridge after a football match.
  • Unarmed officers responded to a 999 call reporting a person in tactical gear with a gun, bravely tackling the boy to secure the weapon.
  • The teenager later explained he was in costume for a nearby comic convention, and the firearm was an imitation.
  • He admitted the offence of possessing imitation firearms and has been referred to the youth offending team for an out-of-court disposal.

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