Newcastle United defender Amar Dedic was intercepted by police after being seen with a bow and arrows at a scenic Northumberland spot.
The 24‑year‑old Bosnia‑Herzegovina international was with a friend when a passerby alerted authorities, leading to a vehicle stop.
Six police units, external responded, including armed officers, and the pair were pulled over roughly seven miles from the original sighting.
Officers searched the car, confiscated the bow and arrows, and concluded the men posed no public danger.
Goalkeeper Mark Gillespie, 34, and ex‑defender Paul Dummett, 35, arrived as police questioned Dedic. For my money, the incident highlights the fine line between hobby and public concern.
Police say the duo happened to be nearby and stopped to help.
The episode occurred on Wednesday, two days after Dedic—who arrived from Benfica for about £30 million in August—featured in Newcastle’s 1‑0 home loss to Everton.
Newcastle sit 13th in the Premier League with 11 points from nine matches and have offered no comment.
Northumbria Police issued a statement, noting the investigation continues, but did not name Dedic.
They received reports of two men carrying a bow and arrows while walking a trail by the Military Road reservoir in Harlow Hill.
“Officers arrived and later stopped a vehicle in Darras Hall, seizing the bow and arrows,” the statement said.
“At this point, the equipment appears intended for recreation and poses no threat to the public,” officials added.
Newcastle travel to Fulham on Saturday at 15:00 GMT ahead of the November international break.
Since joining, Dedic has appeared in ten league and cup fixtures and is slated for Bosnia‑Herzegovina’s Nations League trips to Sweden on 14 Nov and Romania on 17 Nov. Will his international duties affect his club form?