Can we have more detail on the discussions and actions within the police station when you handed the items to them, and the reaction and conversation that ensued at that time.
Of course - i was taken to an office by 2 officers (1 male, 1 female). I had the knives in a bag, inside another bag (a cheap brifcase type for work). I had already explained why i was there. The male officer removed the bag and then knives / axe / saw one by one. Straight away he told me he would have probably arrested me if he had been the officer dealing initially. When i spoke about them being used for the purposes they are intended he went away and came back a few mins later with a print out of the offensive weapons act. He read it then asked if i had any questions - i pointed out the section which mentions "reasonable excuse" and stated i believed i had this. He argued that the next paragraph mentions work, religious belief or national dress and, as none of these applied, i had broken the law. I was then advised that he would be confiscating the knives as he could lose his job if i left the station and stabbed someone. He then said i could get them back if the initial officer was in agreement - i was advised they would contact him when he is next on shift to discuss, they will then contact me. All blades were measured and a description of each written in notebook, which i signed. I was told before leaving that i seem like a reasonable person and hold a position of trust (in terms of my job) so they think i will get them back.
Please note - given some of the more comments so far - i have tried to be as accurate as i can here. I will try to answer any questions as accurately as i can but it is a bit of a strange situation which i am still tryin to get my head round.
. That being the case it isn't your fault but it seems like an incredible story.
