Dedic, former Marseille player, spotted with bow and arrows; police mobilised to intercept him

Newcastle defender Dedic was stopped by police after being spotted with a bow and arrows in Northumberland; six patrol cars responded but the incident was cleared as recreational.

Newcastle right-back Amar Dedic was intercepted by police on Wednesday afternoon after being spotted walking through a natural site in Northumberland with a bow and arrows. A concerned member of the public reported the sighting, prompting a significant police response with at least six patrol cars, including unmarked vehicles, deployed to locate the defender.

Dedic and a companion were eventually stopped at a property in the area. Police seized the bow and arrows and questioned the 24-year-old about his intentions. After establishing that the activity was recreational and posed no genuine public danger, officers cleared the misunderstanding. An investigation remains ongoing to determine what the two men were targeting, as bow hunting is prohibited in the UK regardless of the target.

No disciplinary action is expected against Dedic, who arrived at Newcastle from Benfica in the summer. He is expected to be available for Saturday's Premier League match against Fulham.