Newcastle defender Amar Dedic attracted police attention after he was spotted with a bow and arrows in the countryside near the city.
According to Daily Mail journalist Craig Hope, the 24-year-old was stopped and questioned, and his equipment was confiscated. Police found no grounds to believe he posed a further threat to others.
The incident took place on Thursday near a reservoir outside Newcastle. A local resident spotted a man with a bow and arrows and reported it to police.
Officers later stopped Dedic in the Darras Hall area, approximately 11 kilometres from where he had initially been spotted.
According to the Daily Mail, officers questioned the footballer and confiscated the bow and arrows. After speaking to the defender, they concluded there was no further threat to public safety.
The newspaper does not report why Dedic was near the reservoir with the equipment. There is also no information about the player being arrested or charged.
Dedic becomes a Newcastle regular
The 24-year-old defender joined Newcastle from Benfica last summer and quickly established himself in the team.
He has made seven Premier League appearances this season, providing two assists.
Newcastle's next match is away to Fulham on Saturday. Dedic could feature in the fixture.
