13/10/2016

Masked Men Fire Shots And Threaten Woman In L'Derry

Masked men armed with guns have threatened a woman at a house in Dungiven, Co L'Derry.

The incident happened in the Ard Na Smoll area at around 8.45pm on Wednesday, 12 October.

The men threatened the woman and fired a number of shots before making off in a silver coloured 4x4 vehicle.

The woman was not injured.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/LM)

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