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16-YEAR-OLD BOY CHARGED AFTER AIMING BOW AND ARROW AT OFFICER

A 16-year-old boy has been arrested after allegedly aiming a bow and arrow at a police officer in the state’s north-west.

Just before 3pm yesterday, police stopped a BMW on the Kamilaroi Highway.

The teenage driver allegedly pulled out the weapon and threatened the officer.

He was taken to Gunnedah Police Station, refused bail and will face a Children’s Court.

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Isobella Evans

Isobella Evans is a journalist with NBN News in Newcastle. After discovering a love for writing in primary school, Bella went on to complete a Bachelor of Communication at the University of Newcastle in 2018. She enjoyed a series of internships, including a gig at the Royal Easter Show, before receiving a full-time position at NBN's Tamworth bureau, where she worked for almost three years before moving to the company's Newcastle office in 2021.

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