05/02/2016

Shots Fired At House In Co Armagh

Shots have been fired at a house in Lurgan, Co Armagh.

A man, who was in the property at the time, was not injured.

A window and door were damaged in the incident, according to the police.

An investigation has been launched and police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

Deputy Mayor of Armagh, Banbridge and Craigavon Catherine Seeley said: "Whatever the motivation behind this incident the is no justification for taking guns onto our streets. I condemn this outright.

"This no doubt echoes the voice of the local community. Those responsible have endangered life in a built up residential area.

"I would call on anyone with any information or who saw anything suspicious to bring it to the PSNI. Those behind this attack need to be taken off our streets."

(CD/JP)

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