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Longbow seized by police after arrows fired

By Martin Booth  Saturday Aug 31, 2024

Armed police descended on Bedminster after reports of a man firing a bow and arrows.

The arrows were being fired into Stillhouse Lane from a building on Bedminster Parade, with an area closed close to the Bristol Loaf.

A man was later arrested with police seizing what they describe as “a longbow-type bow and arrows”.

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An Avon & Somerset Police spokesperson said: “Police have detained a man after reports of someone firing what was initially described as a crossbow into Stillhouse Lane from an address in Bedminster Parade, Bristol.

“Officers were called just after 3.10pm on Saturday, August 31.

“Due to the weapon mentioned, roads were closed and firearms officers were deployed as a precaution.

“Officers detained a man just after 4.10pm and seized a longbow-type bow and arrows.

“A man is under arrest and in police custody.”

Main photo: Martin Booth

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