💨 Abstract

A gardener, Samuel Rowe, was arrested in Manchester for carrying gardening tools that police mistook for 'offensive weapons,' specifically a sickle and a family heirloom peeling knife. Despite explaining their use, Rowe was detained for 12 hours and later given a caution. Legal experts suggest that such mistakes often occur due to the vague laws on carrying tools in public. Rowe's experience has left him traumatized, fearing for his safety while gardening.

Courtesy: Josh Milton