Man believed to be carrying crossbow shot by police in Newport
A 21-year-old man was shot by police in Newport, Wales, after being spotted carrying a crossbow. The incident has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct for investigation.
Why it matters
The incident highlights ongoing concerns regarding police use of force and the regulation of non-firearm weapons in public spaces.
Image source, Google Image caption, Police were called to an address on St Edward Street on Friday night
A man believed to be carrying a crossbow has been shot by police in south Wales.
Gwent Police said they were called to an address in St Edward Street, Newport, at around 23:55 on Friday following reports of threatening behaviour, where a man was spotted with a weapon believed to be a crossbow.
They said a 21-year-old man from Newport was shot by police and taken to hospital. He remains in a stable condition.
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