28/03/2012

Gunshots Fired At House In Larne

Gunshots were fired at a house in Larne in the early hours of Wednesday morning.

A man, who was inside the property at the time of the attack, has escaped injury.

The house was in the Johns Place area of the Co Antrim town, and the man reported hearing what he believed to be the sound of a gun shooting.

A bullet hole was later found in the window of his home, as well as strike marks at the front of the property.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact Tel: 0845 600 8000.

(CD/GK)


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