A MAN who was believed to be carrying a crossbow has been shot by police.
Officers were called to an address in Newport, , on Friday following reports of threatening behaviour.
Police have shot a man, 21, who was believed to be carrying a crossbow in Newport, Wales
Specially-trained firearms officers were called to the residential street on July 10 Credit: Alamy
A 21-year-old man was spotted with a weapon and shot by officers.
He has been taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
Deputy Chief Constable Nicholas McLain said: “We understand the concern that this matter may cause within our communities, but there is no ongoing risk to the public as this is an isolated incident.
“We are not looking for anyone else in connection with it.
“While reports of offences involving firearms and weapons are rare in Gwent, we take all reports of this nature seriously and respond to them in a professional and proportionate manner based on the level of risk posed by the available information.”
Heddlu Gwent were called to an address on St Edward Street at around 11.55pm on July 10 following reports of threatening behaviour.
Coppers alongside specially-trained firearms officers attended the scene and spotted a man with a weapon believed to be a crossbow.
The man, from Newport, was shot at with a police-issued firearm and given first aid at the scene.
He was then taken to hospital where he remains in a stable condition.
Police are calling for anyone with information, including CCTV or dashcam footage, to call them on 101 quoting log reference 2600220612.
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