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Lex
01-04-2016, 09:01 PM
I imagine he was just carrying the longbow home after a morning's practice at a local club: http://www.nuneaton-news.co.uk/8203-Firearms-officers-arrest-man-brandishing/story-29033526-detail/story.html

rebbonk
01-04-2016, 09:34 PM
Reading that report the word 'brandishing' is used.

Unless he was actually threatening to use it I think plod are being over reactive. The bow itself is relatively harmless unless arrows are present.

I'm not aware that carrying an uncovered bow is in itself an offence?

I shall have to see how this one develops. ;)

Lex
01-04-2016, 09:48 PM
Strictly speaking, so I've been told, bows are offensive weapon, although it does seem over zealous to arrest someone for just carrying one around.

rebbonk
02-04-2016, 10:37 AM
Interesting older discussion on the topic Lex...

Old Bill site (http://www.police999.com/forum/index.php?action=printpage;topic=4331.0)

Lex
02-04-2016, 07:22 PM
Thanks for that Rebbonk - most useful.