Man detained after firing arrows at cars in Yorkshire

Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 24 Sept, 00:03 · Archive

A 68-year-old man was detained under the Mental Health Act after firing a bow and arrow at passing vehicles in Skelmanthorpe, West Yorkshire.

Police were called to Huddersfield Road after reports of erratic behaviour including throwing items from a car. The man then exited the vehicle and fired arrows in the street and at passing cars. Armed officers were deployed, but members of the public restrained him before police arrived.

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Man arrested for allegedly shooting arrows at passing cars in Yorkshire villageGB News · 23 Sept, 23:49
Moment man starts firing BOW and ARROW at passing cars before police are called inDaily Mail · 23 Sept, 16:20

In this story: Skelmanthorpe · West Yorkshire · Huddersfield Road

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