Newcastle defender Dedic sparks police operation with bow and arrows

Summarised from 3 outlets · Updated 5 Nov, 19:27 · Archive

Newcastle United defender Amar Dedic sparked a police operation after being spotted carrying a bow and arrows in the Northumberland countryside.

Newcastle United defender Amar Dedic sparked a major police operation on Wednesday afternoon after a member of the public reported seeing him carrying a bow and arrows near a reservoir in the Northumberland countryside. The 24-year-old Bosnia international and a friend were spotted at a beauty spot in the Harlow Hill area. Police dispatched at least six patrol cars, some understood to be armed response units, to search for them.

Officers intercepted Dedic and his companion around seven miles away in the Darras Hall estate on the outskirts of Newcastle. They searched the vehicle and seized a bow and arrows. Dedic was questioned about his activities. A Northumbria Police spokesperson said the equipment was believed to have been intended for recreational use and there was no threat to the public. It is understood that Dedic and his friend had fired some arrows while in the countryside, although it remains unclear what they were aiming at.

While enquiries remain ongoing into the incident, Newcastle are reportedly not planning to take disciplinary action against the defender. Dedic, who joined Newcastle from Benfica for £30 million in the summer, has made ten appearances in all competitions and contributed four assists.

How it is being reported

• Premier League star sparks major police operation after being spotted with a bow and arrowsAmar Dedic was stopped by police in Northumberland after being seen with a bow and arrows (Press Association) Newcastle United defender Amar Dedic sparked a major police operation after he was spotted carrying a bow and arrows near a reservoir in Northumberland. Dedic, who joined Newcastle in a…Metro · 5 Nov, 20:00
• Premier League star sparks huge police operation after being spotted with BOW AND ARROWNewcastle United's £30million summer signing Amar Dedic sparked a major police incident this week after heading out into the countryside armed with a bow and arrowMirror Sport · 5 Nov, 19:12
• Newcastle star Amar Dedic sparks six-car police swoop after being spotted with a BOW AND ARROWS in Northumberland beauty spot before weapon is seizedNewcastle United star Amar Dedic was at the centre of a major police operation after he was spotted carrying a bow and arrows at a Northumberland beauty spot.Daily Mail Sport · 5 Nov, 18:32

In this story: Amar Dedic · Newcastle United · Northumberland · Northumbria Police · Mark Gillespie · Paul Dummett

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