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Stuart Kennedy, a 24-year-old student working as a strip-o-gram in Aberdeen, Scotland, never thought his act would cause him any trouble. But today, he’s facing a trial for waving a baton during his performance.

“I do not believe this is in the public interest,” Kennedy told BBC Scotland.

In March, two female police officers saw Kennedy in costume. They followed him into the club where he performs and after watching his show, asked him to accompany them to the local police station.

“It was all quite friendly. When I went back later they said they were going to charge me,” Kennedy told the BBC. Kennedy was charged with wearing a police uniform and equipment.

Earlier this month, the  charges were revised. Kennedy is now facing allegations of having offensive weapons, including a police-style baton, in a public place. The other charges are no longer being pursued.

Jim Craigen, the principal fiscal despute in the case confirmed: “Stuart Kennedy has been cited to appear at Aberdeen Sheriff Court in relation to three charges of possession of offensive weapons.”

A plea of not guilty was lodged at the court on Mr Kennedy’s behalf yesterday and trial dates have been set for later in the year.