Dedic breaks silence on bow and arrow incident as Newcastle fans get their own back
It's been an unusual week for Amar Dedic, after the Newcastle United full-back was stopped by Northumbria Police while carrying a bow and arrows near a reservoir on Military Road in the Harlow Hill area, and now he's spoken out about it.
Chronicle Live reports that Dedic has broken his silence after police questioned him over the incident (Chronicle Live), and the same outlet says he was seen smiling at the end of Newcastle's 1-1 draw with Fulham after hearing a witty new chant from the away end following what had been quite the week for him (Chronicle Live).
The Shields Gazette confirms that both Dedic and manager Matthias Jaissle addressed the bow and arrow drama ahead of the trip to Craven Cottage, noting pointedly that the defender kept his unusual equipment away from the stadium for Saturday's draw with Fulham (Shields Gazette).
Newcastle World focuses on the supporters' reaction, saying fans have seen the funny side of the whole affair and come up with a hilarious new chant in Dedic's honour, with the outlet praising the Newcastle faithful as "the best" for turning the midweek incident into a bit of fun (Newcastle World).
All four reports agree on the broad shape of the story: Dedic was questioned by police over carrying a bow and arrow near Harlow Hill, the club and player have now addressed it publicly, and the Newcastle fans have embraced the bizarre episode with humour rather than concern, serenading him with a new song during the Fulham game. It's a light-hearted distraction from life at St James' Park, and judging by Dedic's reaction on the pitch, he's taken the ribbing from the Toon Army in good spirit.
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