Armed Police Escort 'Star Wars' Stormtrooper Off Train Amid Gun Scare

Police were called to Aberdeen rail station following reports of a man with a firearm which turned out to be fancy dress.

A Scottish train headed for Dundee was diverted this weekend after a passenger in a Stormtrooper costume raised concerns, as per The New York Post. The man, known online as Grampian Stormtrooper, was dressed as a character from the Star Wars franchise and carrying a replica blaster.

Following a report of a passenger with a firearm at Aberdeen station, police responded, and the train was diverted back to the station. Grampian Stormtrooper explained on Facebook that he was questioned by officers, including armed police, after a concerned passenger reported him, as per the news report.

ScotRail confirmed the incident. While the situation caused a delay, thankfully, it turned out to be a false alarm.