Harry Potter fan is mistaken for a man with a knife in Leicestershire

Armed police were called to Enderby yesterday

Harry Potter with wand
Author: Lynsey BagnallPublished 12th Feb 2024

Firearms officers rushed to a hotel following a report of a male inside near the lifts carrying 'a large knife'. Turns out it was a Harry Potter fan with a wand!

Blaby Police saw the funny side and posted the story on their Facebook page saying:

'Thankfully no harm was caused to any resident and there was no sign of 'Voldemort'.