More comic capers at Newcastle United's St James's Park
Concerns were raised in Newcastle when someone was seen armed with a sword, Northumbria Police said.
After making inquiries, police reassured the public there was a cosplay event at St James' Park in the city.
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On their Twitter account on Friday, police in Newcastle said: "This morning we have received a couple of reports from concerned members of the public who have seen people with
swords or suspicious outfits.
"We carried out the appropriate checks and found these individuals are attending a cosplay-style event at St James's Park today."
The reports were made in good faith, the force said.
They advised: "If you are planning on dressing up and carrying an item that may be mistaken as an offensive weapon, then we would advise you keep it in a bag until you arrive at the
event.
"We want everyone attending these events to have a good time but in the light of recent events across the country it is important that people use their common sense."