Armed police called! Newcastle star Amar Dedic questioned after being spotted carrying bow and arrow in rural countryside

Newcastle United defender Amar Dedic has found himself at the centre of a major police incident after being spotted carrying a bow and arrow in the Northumberland countryside. The bizarre scene led to a significant emergency response as authorities moved to ensure public safety in the rural area.

Dedic was the subject of a significant police operation on Wednesday afternoon following reports of a man carrying a weapon in rural Northumberland. Armed response units were among at least six police vehicles dispatched to a reservoir near Military Road in the Harlow Hill area after a member of the public raised the alarm.

The 24-year-old Bosnia and Herzegovina international was reportedly accompanied by a friend when the pair were spotted with a bow and arrows. In a peculiar twist, the situation saw Dedic cross paths with some familiar faces during the police intervention. Current Newcastle goalkeeper Mark Gillespie and former Magpies defender Paul Dummett were reportedly in the vicinity by chance and stopped to offer their assistance as the scene unfolded, according to reports from the Daily Mail.

Following the encounter, Northumbria Police confirmed that no threat to the public was identified, allowing the Bosnia and Herzegovina international and his companion to depart after questioning, though his archery equipment was confiscated. While the gear was seized, authorities indicated they did not believe there was any malicious intent behind the pair carrying the weaponry in a public space.

A spokesperson for Northumbria Police clarified the details of the call-out, stating: 'Shortly after 1.55pm on Wednesday, we received a report of two men carrying a bow and arrows while walking along a track by the reservoir on Military Road in the Harlow Hill area. Officers attended and subsequently stopped a vehicle in the Darras Hall area and seized a bow and arrows.'

The authorities have underlined that although the gear was taken, the investigation is not yet fully closed. Under current UK law, hunting with a bow and arrow is strictly prohibited, which adds a layer of complexity to the recreational use of such items in rural settings where wildlife is present.

The police spokesperson further added: 'At this stage, it is understood they were for recreational use and there was no threat to the public. Enquiries are ongoing.'

Dedic arrived at St James' Park this summer in a £29.5 million move from Benfica, reuniting with his former Red Bull Salzburg manager Matthias Jaissle. The Bosnian right-back made his Newcastle debut in a 2-2 draw against Liverpool on the opening day of the Premier League season before following it up with two assists in a 3-2 Carabao Cup victory over West Brom, establishing himself as a regular starter in the process.

The Bosnia and Herzegovina international - who boasts 31 caps and one goal for his country - started in last weekend's 1-0 defeat to Everton, and it is understood he will face no internal disciplinary action from Newcastle following the incident.