Man believed to be carrying crossbow shot by police in Newport
Summary
Police in Newport, south Wales, shot a 21-year-old man who was believed to be carrying a crossbow. The man was taken to the hospital and is in stable condition. The police described the event as isolated and are not searching for anyone else.Key Facts
- Incident happened on St Edward Street, Newport, around 11:55 pm on Friday.
- Police were called because a man showed threatening behavior with a weapon thought to be a crossbow.
- A 21-year-old local man was shot by police during the incident.
- The man was taken to the hospital and is currently stable.
- Police said this was an isolated event and no other suspects are being sought.
- Gwent Police treat all reports of weapons seriously and respond based on the risk.
- The case has been referred to the Independent Office for Police Conduct (IOPC) for review.
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