29/05/2019

Arrest As Shots Fired At Lisburn House

A number of people have managed to avoid injury after a series of shots were fired at a property in Lisburn.

Police have launched an investigation after the incident on Tuesday night, 28 May. A house in The Green area was targeted at around 11.30pm.

One man, aged 27, has been arrested on suspicion of causing criminal damage and possession of a firearm and is currently in police custody.

Detective Sergeant Perks said: "Everyone has a right to live in a safe and stable community and this type of senseless and reckless criminality will not be tolerated.

"There were a number of occupants in the property at the time and fortunately nobody was injured as a result of this reckless act.

"I would ask - did you see anyone acting suspiciously in the area; did you see any suspicious vehicles? If you did, please come forward and speak to detectives at Lisburn on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 2373 28/05/19."

Information can also be provided anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.



(JG/CM)

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