Newcastle player caught with bow and arrows in natural area

Newcastle defender Dedic was stopped by police while carrying a bow and arrows in a natural area; no threat was found and he faces no club punishment.

Newcastle United defender Amir Dedic was questioned by police after being found with a bow and arrows in a natural area of Northumberland, northern England, on Thursday. The Bosnian international, who joined Newcastle from Benfica for over €35 million this summer, was intercepted while walking with a friend. Six police cars responded to the incident, assisted by Newcastle players Mark Gillespie and former player Paul Dummett who were in the area.

After speaking with Dedic and his companion, police determined there was no threat and that the bow and arrows were for recreational use, though they did not specify what he was attempting to shoot. Animal or bird hunting with a bow is illegal in the UK. Police seized the bow and arrows, and their investigation continues.

Newcastle United will not punish Dedic, though the club views his decision to carry a weapon in a natural area as reckless. He is expected to be available for Saturday's match against Fulham.