Police say a man believed to be carrying a crossbow is shot by officers in Newport, South Wales. Multiple outlets report that emergency services are called to an address in the city on Friday night following reports of threatening behaviour. Sky News and BBC News say police believe the man was carrying a crossbow when officers located him. The Mirror and Daily Mail specify the man is 21 years old and report he is shot by police after being seen in possession of a weapon. The Daily Express also describes the incident as occurring after reports of threatening behaviour at a property in Newport.
All accounts describe the same core sequence: police receive reports of threatening behaviour, officers attend an address in Newport, and the man is shot by police after being believed to be carrying a crossbow. The sources provided do not include information about injuries, charges, or the circumstances leading up to the shooting beyond the reported threatening behaviour and the weapon allegation.
