Shot fired at NI home late last night | PSNI appealing for witnesses

A shot was fired at a house late last night in west Belfast.
By Gemma Murray
Published 20th Aug 2020, 08:01 BST
Updated 20th Aug 2020, 09:33 BST
The PSNI made the arrests on Tuesday.The PSNI made the arrests on Tuesday.
The PSNI made the arrests on Tuesday.

Police are appealing for information following the incident on wednesday night.

Inspector Robbie Jeffers said: “Around 10:40 pm, it was reported that a shot had been fired at a house in the Laurelbank area this evening.

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“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident.

“We would appeal to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area at the time of the incident, to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 2114 of 19/08/20. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”

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