Updated
Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 11
Gwent Police Shoot 21-Year-Old Newport Man After Crossbow Reports
Updated
Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 11

Gwent Police Shoot 21-Year-Old Newport Man After Crossbow Reports

3 articles · Updated · bbc.co.uk · Jul 11

Summary

  • A 21-year-old Newport man was shot by Gwent Police after officers responded to St Edward Street at about 23:55 on Friday night.
  • Reports of threatening behaviour led police to the address, where the man was seen with a weapon believed to be a crossbow.
  • The man was taken to hospital and remained in stable condition, while Deputy Chief Constable Nicholas McLain said the case was isolated and no other suspects were being sought.
  • Gwent Police referred the shooting to the Independent Office for Police Conduct, the standard watchdog for police-use-of-force incidents.

Insights

A crossbow isn't a gun. Did police have to shoot the 21-year-old in Newport?
Will new use-of-force laws protect the police who shot the Newport crossbow carrier?
As the UK debates a ban, why are deadly crossbows still legally sold online?