# Amar Dedic avoids Newcastle sanction after bow incident

> Newcastle’s Amar Dedic skips club penalty after police chase over bow and arrow.
- Title: Amar Dedic avoids Newcastle sanction after bow incident
- Summary: Newcastle’s Amar Dedic skips club penalty after police chase over bow and arrow.
- Keywords: newcastle united, amar dedic, fulham, northumbria police, bow and arrow, recreational use, club sanction, the Guardian
- Source: the Guardian — https://theguardian.com/football/2026/nov/06/amar-dedic-set-to-escape-newcastle-sanction-over-carrying-bow-and-arrow
- Published: 2026-11-06T10:38:34+00:00
- Read time: 1 min
- Topics: newcastle united, amar dedic, fulham, northumbria police, bow and arrow, recreational use, club sanction, sports
## Amar Dedic joins Newcastle
Amar Dedic joined Newcastle from Benfica for £29.5m in August.
## Police chase over bow incident
Northumbria Police were alerted when Dedic was spotted with bows and arrows in Northumberland.
## Dedic avoids club sanction
Police confirmed bows were for recreational use, not a threat, so Dedic won’t face sanctions.
## Key takeaway

Newcastle’s Amar Dedic will start Saturday’s Fulham match after police confirmed his bow and arrow were for recreational use, not a threat.