01/08/2017
Gunshots Fired At House In L'Derry
Gunshots have been fired at a house in L'Derry.
The incident occurred in the Racecourse Drive area of the city at 9.40pm on Monday, 31 July.
It is understood four children and a man were inside the house at the time, however they escaped injury.
Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney slammed those behind the attack.
"This attack during which shots were fired at a house in Racecourse Drive is wrong and must be condemned," he said.
"Thankfully no one was injured in this incident but it must have been a frightening experience for those in the vicinity."
"There is no place for guns on our streets and those behind attacks need to end their war with the community."
Police are appealing for witnesses.
(LM/MH)
The incident occurred in the Racecourse Drive area of the city at 9.40pm on Monday, 31 July.
It is understood four children and a man were inside the house at the time, however they escaped injury.
Sinn Féin MLA Raymond McCartney slammed those behind the attack.
"This attack during which shots were fired at a house in Racecourse Drive is wrong and must be condemned," he said.
"Thankfully no one was injured in this incident but it must have been a frightening experience for those in the vicinity."
"There is no place for guns on our streets and those behind attacks need to end their war with the community."
Police are appealing for witnesses.
(LM/MH)
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