A Maidstone man has been warned by police after taking his cosplay a little too seriously.
Officers rushed to Southland Shopping Centre on Wednesday night after security reported seeing a man walking around armed with a sword outside the cinemas.
Upon their arrival at about 7.20pm, police found a 24-year-old man dressed in costume to attend a screening of the anime movie Demon Slayer – complete with a life-like imitation sword.
The man’s prop was seized and police advised the cosplayer that it was best to leave all weaponry at home next time.
No demons were slayed and the man enjoyed watching the movie without further incident.
