Latest news with #crossbow
BBC News
2 days ago
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- BBC News
Kirkby house crossbow attack: Man, 43, due to appear in court
A man has been charged after a crossbow was fired at a house in Knowsley, police have front door and a window of the property on Madryn Avenue in Kirkby were hit in the attack, which happened shortly after 09:00 BST on Sunday, said Merseyside Spencer, from Eastfield Walk in Westvale, has been charged with threatening a person with an offensive weapon in a public place and criminal who said no-one was injured in the incident, confirmed that 43-year-old Mr Spencer was due to appear in court later. Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
BBC News
3 days ago
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- BBC News
Cyclist 'recklessly' fires crossbow at house in Kirkby
A cyclist has opened fire with a crossbow at a house in a town on Merseyside. A "male offender" whose face was covered attacked the house on Madryn Avenue in Kirkby on Sunday just after 09:00 BST, with arrows striking the front door and a was then seen riding off on a bicycle, Merseyside Police was hurt in the incident but the force said firing the weapon in a residential street "so recklessly" could have had "far more serious consequences". Officers are appealing for any witnesses or anyone with dashcam, CCTV, or doorbell camera footage to come forward. They said they believed the incident was "targeted" but there was a police presence in the area to give reassurance to the Insp Darren Hankin said: "I know residents in Kirkby will be shocked and saddened to hear that a crossbow has been used in the heart of their community."To fire such a weapon in a residential street so recklessly could clearly have had far more serious consequences, and we are grateful that nobody is reported to have been hurt during this incident."He said officers were "conducting extensive enquiries to locate him, seize the weapon and bring him to justice". Listen to the best of BBC Radio Merseyside on Sounds and follow BBC Merseyside on Facebook, X, and Instagram. You can also send story ideas via Whatsapp to 0808 100 2230.
CTV News
27-05-2025
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- CTV News
Sault teen charged with mischief, weapons possession
An 18-year-old in Sault Ste. Marie who was wanted on charges dating to August 2024 was arrested last weekend when police responded to an unrelated call. An 18-year-old in Sault Ste. Marie who was wanted on charges dating to August 2024 was arrested last weekend when police responded to an unrelated call. The charges are linked to an incident Aug. 19 last year when a 911 caller reported someone damaging a property on Amherst Street. 'An investigation revealed the accused damaged lawn equipment, shot property with a crossbow and arrows within city limits and ripped up flooring,' Sault police said in a news release. 'A warrant was obtained for their arrest.' The suspect, who was a young offender at the time of the original incident, was arrested May 25. Charges include two counts of failing to comply with a sentence under the Youth Criminal Justice Act, failure to comply with an undertaking, mischief over $5,000 and weapons possession. The accused was held in custody pending a bail hearing.
Sky News
26-05-2025
- Sky News
Man charged over Glasgow hospital crossbow incident
A man has been charged after armed police swooped on a hospital over reports of someone carrying a crossbow inside. Officers were called to Glasgow's Queen Elizabeth University Hospital on Friday morning after a man reportedly entered the building carrying the ranged weapon. Police Scotland have now confirmed that a 29-year-old man has been arrested and charged following the incident. He is due to appear in court on Monday. Specialist firearms officers were among those who attended the incident at the hospital, but police confirmed the weapon had not been fired and there were no injuries. The atrium of the hospital was closed for a "short time" and traffic was temporarily diverted around the building, but a spokesperson for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said there had been no disruption to services.
The Independent
25-05-2025
- The Independent
Police issue update after crossbow incident at Glasgow hospital
A man has been charged following an incident that saw a person enter a Glasgow hospital carrying a crossbow. Police were called to the Queen Elizabeth University Hospital at about 6.30am on Friday (23 May). Specialist firearms officers were among those who attended, but police confirmed the weapon had not been fired and there were no injuries. Police have now confirmed that a 29-year-old man has been charged in connection with the incident. He is due to appear in court in due course. The atrium of the hospital was closed for a 'short time' and traffic was temporarily diverted around the hospital, but a spokesperson for NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde said there had been no disruption to services.
