Shots fired at house in NI

By The Newsroom
Published 1st Nov 2018, 14:36 BST
Updated 1st Nov 2018, 15:40 BST
Powerscourt Place, Belfast. (Photo: Google Street View)Powerscourt Place, Belfast. (Photo: Google Street View)
Powerscourt Place, Belfast. (Photo: Google Street View)
The PSNI is investigating an alleged shooting incident that occurred in Northern Ireland on Wednesday evening.

Police are appealing for witnesses and information following the report of a shooting in the Powerscourt Place area of south Belfast.At approximately 10.25pm police received a report that two shots had been fired at a house, damaging two windows.

There was a man and woman present at the time, however they were not injured.Detective Sergeant Gardiner said: "Whoever carried out this attack showed total disregard for not only the safety of the occupants, but also for other residents in this built up residential area. I would appeal to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity or vehicles in the area to contact detectives at Musgrave on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 1641 31/10/18.

"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."