16/02/2012

Appeal After Shooting Incident In Strabane

Detectives in Strabane are appealing for information after reports of a shot being fired at a house in the Garvan Road area, Sion Mills on Wednesday, 15 February.

A report of damage to a window of the house was received at approximately 10.45pm. No one was injured during this incident. Police are appealing for anyone who was in the Garvan Road area between 10.30pm and 11.00pm and who may have witnessed this incident or saw a dark coloured vehicle in the area to contact Detectives at Strabane on 0845 600 8000.

Or, those prefering to provide information without giving their details can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111.

(DW)


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