Smart phone stops arrow

A MAN saved himself from serious injury by catching an arrow with his phone after another man allegedly shot at him in NSW’S hippy heartland.

The 43-year-old arrived home at his Nimbin property at 9am on Wednesday and saw a man he knew outside his home with a bow and arrow.

The archer allegedly fired as the resident took out his mobile phone to take a picture. The arrow pierced the phone, causing it to fly back and cut the resident’s face.

The archer was arrested and will appear in Lismore Local Court on April 15.