14/05/2019

Shots Fired At North Belfast House

Police are investigating after a number of shots were fired at a family home in north Belfast.

A gang of males armed with baseball bats set upon a house in Jamaica Street overnight on Monday 13 May.

They attacked the house and smashed a number of windows. It was later reported that a number of shots may also have been fired at the property.

Occupants who were inside the address at the time were uninjured.

Detective Sergeant Corrigan said: "This was a reckless attack on a family home which could have resulted in the residents or their neighbours sustaining serious injury, or worse."

Anyone who was in the Jamaica Street area last night between 11.30pm and midnight, and who noticed any people or vehicles, is urged to get in touch on 101 quoting reference 1699 of 13/05/19.



(JG/CM)

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