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Police detain man swinging samurai sword at NYC Apple store

NEW YORK  — Authorities say a man has been taken into custody after swinging a samurai sword inside an Apple store in Manhattan. It happened shortly after 4 p.m...
NYC man with sword

NEW YORK  — Authorities say a man has been taken into custody after swinging a samurai sword inside an Apple store in Manhattan.

It happened shortly after 4 p.m. Friday at a store on Fifth Avenue near 59th Street.

A police spokesman says the man appeared to be emotionally disturbed. Officials say there were no reported injuries.

A video posted on social media appeared to show the man swinging a sword while walking down a staircase inside the store.

An Apple spokesman confirmed the incident, but declined to comment further.

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