Dedic questioned after bow and arrow seizure

On a quiet Wednesday afternoon in Darras Hall, north‑east England, police stopped a car and seized a bow and arrows from Newcastle United defender Amar Dedic, who was later questioned by Northumbria Police for carrying the weapon in public.

Police operation and investigation

The incident was reported in the sport section by Matthew Abbott at 12:24 on 7 November 2026.

He likened himself to the Lord of the Rings character Legolas after being questioned for carrying the weapon.

Two men – Dedic and his friend – were reported after being seen near a reservoir in Northumberland with the bow.

Six police vehicles, including armed units, were deployed and the footballer was interviewed after being located in the civil parish of Ponteland.

Newcastle United were reportedly not pursuing any disciplinary action against the defender.

A spokesperson for Northumbria Police said on Wednesday that enquiries are ongoing.

Shortly after 1.55pm on Wednesday, officers 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 stopped a vehicle in Darras Hall, seizing the bow and arrows.

It was understood the items were for recreational use and posed no threat to the public.

Social media reaction

Dedic responded in the comments of Newcastle United’s Instagram post celebrating his Bosnia and Herzegovina call‑up.

The club’s post announced he had been named in the squad for games against Sweden and Romania over the international break.

He shared a GIF of Legolas in reply.

The reply attracted over 20,000 likes and more than 300 replies.

Many users added bow‑and‑arrow emojis after the incident spread.

Some dubbed him the “Bosnian Robin Hood” and referenced the “Sheriff of Nottingham”.

Others drew parallels with Marvel superhero Hawkeye.

Career and international record

Dedic has made 10 appearances for Newcastle since arriving from Benfica in the summer transfer window for roughly £30 million.

He signed a five‑year contract.

He previously collaborated with head coach Matthias Jaissle at Liefering and Red Bull Salzburg in Austria.

He has earned 31 caps for Bosnia.

He featured in three of Bosnia’s four matches at this summer’s World Cup.

He has not played for them since re‑aggravating a hamstring injury before the season’s first international break.

Bosnia remained unbeaten in their first four Nations League games and are second in League B, Group 4.