Frustrated man embroiled in a parking row snaps and gets samurai sword out

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A man who became frustrated over parking problems on his street brandished a samurai sword after finally snapping. Nicholas Hood had pent up a lot of anger towards a motor mechanic who he blamed for blocking the street with a large van.

Soon after, the negative feelings simmered over after the mechanic became offended over an online complaint referring to the parking issues.

As a result, the mechanic threatened to leave his van parked on the street all week in an act of revenge. However, things became even more heated when Hood pulled out a samurai sword while the mechanic's wife and young child were present, Hull Crown Court heard. Read more: "You hid like a coward...

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