Man Arrested After Teen Threatened with Crossbow in Newark
A 29-year-old man was arrested on London Road, Newark, after reports emerged that a teenager was threatened with a crossbow. The incident happened on Friday afternoon, sparking alarm over dangerous weapons being carried in public.
Teen Falls from Moped Following Crossbow Threat
Nottinghamshire Police rushed to the scene around 4pm on August 23, 2024, after a 17-year-old rider fell from his moped. The youngster suffered non-life-threatening leg injuries.
Officers later received alarming information suggesting the fall was not an accident. “Reports indicated the boy had been threatened with a crossbow, which caused him to lose control,” police sources revealed.
Armed Officers Apprehend Suspect
Armed police quickly responded to the threat. Following a search, they arrested a 29-year-old man on suspicion of possessing an offensive weapon in a public place.
Inspector Alice Bartle of Nottinghamshire Police said: “Thankfully, the rider wasn’t more seriously hurt after coming off his moped, having reportedly been threatened with a crossbow. There is absolutely no excuse for anyone to carry an offensive weapon of this nature in public.”
Police Appeal for Witnesses
Inspector Bartle urged the public to come forward: “We are still investigating this incident and ask anyone who saw what happened or has any information to contact us.”
- Call Nottinghamshire Police on 101, quoting incident 491 of 23 August 2024.
- Or report anonymously to Crimestoppers at 0800 555 111.
