Stopped by police carrying bow and arrows, Amar Dedic

Police Stop Amar Dedic at Northumberland Reservoir

Newcastle United defender Amar Dedic was stopped by Northumbria Police on Wednesday after officers received reports of two men carrying a bow and arrows near a reservoir. The 24-year-old Bosnia-Herzegovina international was pulled over in his vehicle in the Darras Hall area, approximately seven miles from where he was initially spotted on a track near Military Road in Harlow Hill, according to BBC Sport.

While reports indicated that six police vehicles—including armed units—responded to the alert, authorities confirmed they were satisfied the men posed no threat. The bow and arrows were seized during the search, but police stated the equipment was intended for recreational use.

Teammates Offer Assistance at the Scene

During the police encounter, Newcastle United goalkeeper Mark Gillespie, 34, and former defender Paul Dummett, 35, arrived at the location. It is understood the players were in the vicinity by chance and stopped their vehicles to offer assistance to Dedic and his companion.

BBC Sport reported that Dedic has fully cooperated with the police investigation and had no ill intention regarding the incident. Northumbria Police has not publicly named the defender, but the force confirmed that their enquiries remain ongoing. Newcastle United has not issued an official comment regarding the matter.

Professional Schedule Remains Unchanged

The incident occurred two days after Newcastle’s 1-0 home defeat to Everton. Dedic, who signed with the club from Benfica in August for a reported fee of £30 million, has appeared in 10 league and cup matches for the Magpies this season.

Newcastle is scheduled to face Fulham this Saturday at 15:00 GMT. Following the weekend fixture, Dedic is expected to join the Bosnia-Herzegovina squad for upcoming Nations League matches, with an away game against Sweden on 14 November and a home match against Romania on 17 November.

Common Questions Regarding the Incident

Why were police involved in the search?

Northumbria Police were alerted by a member of the public who reported seeing two men carrying a bow and arrows while walking along a track by the reservoir in the Harlow Hill area. Due to the nature of the report, multiple police units were dispatched to intercept the vehicle.

What is the current status of the investigation?

While Northumbria Police confirmed that the items were seized and that the individuals were using them for recreation, the force stated that enquiries are ongoing. Dedic has fully cooperated with the authorities throughout the process.

Will the incident affect the defender’s upcoming availability?

There has been no official comment from Newcastle regarding whether the incident will impact Dedic’s availability for the upcoming match against Fulham or his scheduled international duties with Bosnia-Herzegovina. He remains part of the squad for the Nations League fixtures scheduled for mid-November.