WATCH: Man sentenced for pulling fake gun on chicken shop worker
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A man received a three-year prison sentence for pulling a fake gun on a London chicken shop worker.
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A man has been sentenced to three years in prison for pulling a fake gun on a chicken shop worker in London. The incident occurred during a dispute over condiments at the establishment. This sentencing reflects the legal consequences for brandishing a weapon, even a fake one, in a public altercation. The individual will now serve a prison term for his actions.
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