Tragedy in UK city as man ‘carrying crossbow’ shot by police | UK | News

A man suspected of carrying a crossbow was shot by police in south Wales. Emergency services were called to an address in St Edward Street, Newport, just before midnight on Friday following reports of “threatening behaviour”.

A Gwent Police spokesman said a 21-year-old Newport man “who was found to be carrying a weapon” was shot by officers. He was taken to hospital and is in stable condition. The spokesman said: “Police officers, as well as specially trained firearms officers, attended the scene after a man was spotted carrying a weapon believed to be a crossbow.

“During our response, a 21-year-old Newport man was shot by officers with a police-issued firearm.”

Deputy Chief Constable Nicholas McLain said: “We understand the concern this matter may cause in our communities, however as this is an isolated incident there is no ongoing risk to the public.

“We are not looking for anyone else in connection with this matter.

“Whilst reports of firearms and weapons-related crime are rare in Gwent, we take all reports of this nature seriously and respond to them in a professional and proportionate manner based on the level of risk posed by the information available.”

Anyone with information can contact Gwent Police on 101 quoting log reference 2600220612.