24/02/2009

Ballymena Gun Attack Under Investigation

Detectives are trying to establish a motive for an overnght gun attack in Co Antrim.

They have appealed for any witnesses to the shooting to contact them after four shots were fired at a property in the James Street, Ballymena. A PSNI spokesman said it happened at around 9pm on Monday. No-one was in the premises at the time and no-one was injured.

(BMcC/JM)

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