Newcastle United defender Amar Dedic sparked a major police operation involving six patrol cars and armed units in Northumberland after a member of the public spotted the 24-year-old carrying a bow and arrows near a countryside reservoir, with officers later seizing the equipment and concluding there was no threat to the public.
Amar Dedic Remains Available for Newcastle Selection
- Squad Availability: Despite the midweek drama, Amar Dedic remains fully available for selection and is expected to start for Newcastle United against Fulham this Saturday.
- Disciplinary Status: Club sources indicate the Bosnia-Herzegovina international will escape internal club sanctions after management deemed the incident a naive mistake.
- International Call-Up: Dedic retains his place in the Bosnia-Herzegovina squad for the upcoming UEFA Nations League fixtures against Sweden and Romania later in November.
Police Intercept Vehicle Near Darras Hall Estate
The incident unfolded on Wednesday afternoon when Northumbria Police received emergency calls shortly before 2:00 PM. A concerned citizen reported seeing two men walking along a track by the reservoir on Military Road in the Harlow Hill area carrying a bow and arrows, according to BBC Sport and Football365.
Northumbria Police dispatched six patrol vehicles, including armed response units, to trace the individuals. Officers eventually intercepted a vehicle approximately seven miles away in the upmarket Darras Hall estate near Ponteland, where Dedic resides.
According to reports from The Guardian, officers searched the boot of the defender’s car and confiscated the bow and arrows. However, following questioning, the force was satisfied that the items were intended solely for recreational use and confirmed that no public threat existed. Inquiries into the exact circumstances remain ongoing.
Team Colleagues Arrive During Police Intervention
The Independent and Football365 reported that Newcastle fourth-choice goalkeeper Mark Gillespie and former defender Paul Dummett arrived at the scene by pure chance and stopped to offer assistance, helping to calm the situation.
Newcastle United manager Matthias Jaissle faces mounting pressure as the club sits 13th in the Premier League table following a 1-0 home defeat to Everton. Yet, Football365 and The Guardian noted that the hierarchy views Dedic’s actions as naive rather than malicious, meaning the right-back will avoid formal club disciplinary action and travel with the squad to Craven Cottage.
| Fixture / Detail | Information |
|---|---|
| Next Premier League Match | Fulham vs. Newcastle United (Saturday, 15:00 GMT) |
| Current League Position | 13th (11 points from nine games) |
| Upcoming International Duty | Bosnia-Herzegovina vs. Sweden (Nov 14) & Romania (Nov 17) |
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