An unusual afternoon for Newcastle defender Amar Dedic, who found himself answering police questions after being spotted carrying a bow and arrows in the Northumberland countryside.The 24-year-old Bosnia international, who joined the Magpies from Benfica for Β£30 million a few months ago, was walking with a friend near a reservoir on Military Road when a concerned member of the public alerted police.The response was substantial, with at least six marked and unmarked patrol cars sent to the area, including units understood to be armed response vehicles. Officers eventually located Dedic and his companion in a car at Darras Hall, around seven miles away, before searching the vehicle and seizing the equipment.π¨ ππ₯πππππ‘π: A MAJOR POLICE OPERATION was launched in England after Newcastle defender Amar DediΔ was spotted carrying a BOW AND ARROWS! A witness called the police after seeing the player and a friend walking with the equipment in the countryside near Newcastle. At least SIX POLICE VEHICLES were reportedly sent to the scene, including armed police units. Officers stopped DediΔ's car, questioned him and GRABBED the bow and arrows.β The Touchline | π (@TouchlineX) November 5, 2026 Northumbria Police confirmed the incident but did not identify those involved."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. At this stage, it is understood they were for recreational use and there was no threat to the public. Enquiries are ongoing," a police spokesperson said.The situation became even stranger when Newcastle goalkeeper Mark Gillespie and former defender Paul Dummett happened to arrive at the scene and offered assistance while officers were speaking to Dedic.Saturday, 18.00: (2.15) Fulham (3.70) Newcastle (3.10)It is understood that Dedic and his friend had fired some arrows during their countryside outing, although what they were aiming at remains unclear. Hunting animals or birds with a bow and arrow or crossbow is illegal in the UK, but no such allegation has been made against the Newcastle player.The Magpies are not expected to take disciplinary action, although there is reportedly a feeling within the club that Dedic showed poor judgement by carrying such equipment in a public area.Grealish still in Moyes' doghouse: Everton star remains sidelined after disciplinary breachThe incident comes at an uncomfortable time for Newcastle, who are already struggling for consistency. Dedic has made 10 appearances since arriving from Benfica, registering four assists, and played 87 minutes in Monday's 1-0 defeat against Everton.Matthias Jaissle's side sit 13th in the Premier League after losing four of their last five matches in all competitions. Dedic is nevertheless expected to be available for Saturday's trip to Fulham, as Newcastle look to arrest their worrying slide.For now, the police investigation continues, although officers have stressed that the equipment was believed to be for recreational use and that there was no threat to the public.