12/11/2015
Shots Fired At House In Co Fermanagh
A number of shots have been fired at a house in Co Fermanagh.
The attack happened in Milltown Court, Newtownbutler, in the early hours of Thursday morning.
A family, including young children, were in the house at the time, however they have not been injured.
A vehicle was also set on fire during the incident.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
Detective Sgt Keith Monaghan said: "We are investigating an incident which happened in the Milltown Court area of Newtownbutler yesterday, November 11, at around 1.19am.
"Shots were fired at a property and a vehicle set alight. The householder and their family, including young children, were in the property at the time, however, there were no reports of any injuries.
"Our enquiries are ongoing, and at this stage, we'd like to speak to anyone who may have heard or seen anything suspicious in the area in and around this time."
(CD/JP)
The attack happened in Milltown Court, Newtownbutler, in the early hours of Thursday morning.
A family, including young children, were in the house at the time, however they have not been injured.
A vehicle was also set on fire during the incident.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
Detective Sgt Keith Monaghan said: "We are investigating an incident which happened in the Milltown Court area of Newtownbutler yesterday, November 11, at around 1.19am.
"Shots were fired at a property and a vehicle set alight. The householder and their family, including young children, were in the property at the time, however, there were no reports of any injuries.
"Our enquiries are ongoing, and at this stage, we'd like to speak to anyone who may have heard or seen anything suspicious in the area in and around this time."
(CD/JP)
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