29/10/2014

Reports Of Shots Fired In Belfast

Police have said it has received reports that shots have been fired at a property in west Belfast.

The incident is said to have occurred shortly after 8.15pm on Tuesday in the Watermouth Crescent area. It is understood two shots were fired at a house.

In a statement, Detective Inspector Jenna Fitzpatrick confirmed no-one was in the house at the time of the shooting.

Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them on the non-emergency number 101, or via Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

(JP/CD)

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