Shots fired at Co Down home leaving occupants badly shaken

Appeal for information after shooting at Newry premises

Detectives are appealing for information following a report that shots had been fired at a house in Newry yesterday evening, Monday March 16.

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Shots have been fired at a house in Newry

Detective Inspector Handley said: “At approximately 9.15pm, it was reported that two shots had been fired through the window of a property in the Damolly Village of the city.

“The residents, who were in the house at the time, were uninjured however have been left badly shaken by the ordeal.

“Enquiries are ongoing and I am appealing to anyone who may have witnessed anyone suspicious or any suspicious vehicles in the area, or to anyone with CCTV, door-bell or other footage that could assist with the investigation, to contact detectives on 101 quoting 1817 16/03/26."

Alternatively, information can also be provided online via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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