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15/03/2006
Shotgun attack on County Armagh home
A family in County Armagh have escaped injury following a gun attack on their home last night.
The couple, and a three-year-old girl were in the house in Cyprus Gardens in Lurgan, at around 11.30pm, when the incident took place.
It is understood that two shots were fired from a shotgun; the first through a hall window, and the second through the front door.
Police have revealed that two men were spotted running from the house towards the Elmwood Terrace area of the town and have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the attack, or have any information which they feel may be relevant to the investigation, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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The couple, and a three-year-old girl were in the house in Cyprus Gardens in Lurgan, at around 11.30pm, when the incident took place.
It is understood that two shots were fired from a shotgun; the first through a hall window, and the second through the front door.
Police have revealed that two men were spotted running from the house towards the Elmwood Terrace area of the town and have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the attack, or have any information which they feel may be relevant to the investigation, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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