Menu
01/07/2019
Coalisland Shooting Condemned
Political representatives have hit out after shots were fired at a house in Coalisland, County Tyrone, this morning.
Police have appealed for information and said the shooting, which occurred in the Loughview Gardens area at around 4am on Monday 01 July, was an "appalling attack".
SDLP Councillor Malachy Quinn said it was the second such incident in recent months.
The mid-Ulster Cllr said: "I have been contacted by residents this morning who, like myself, were woken up by the shots. Thankfully, the couple in the house were not hurt and the PSNI have sealed off the area and will be investigating. I ask anyone who may have seen something to come forward with information.
"I strongly condemn this shooting, yet again we have had outsiders coming into our community to play judge, jury and executioner, putting innocent lives at risk and disturbing others. Last time they narrowly missed young people having a party, this time it was an elderly couple sleeping and it's only a matter of time before someone is killed if these people aren't caught."
Sinn Fein MP Francie Molloy also condemned the incident. He commented: "Thankfully no one was injured in this incident but it must have been a frightening experience for those in the area.
"I would encourage anyone with information on this incident to bring it forward to the PSNI."
(JG/CM)
Police have appealed for information and said the shooting, which occurred in the Loughview Gardens area at around 4am on Monday 01 July, was an "appalling attack".
SDLP Councillor Malachy Quinn said it was the second such incident in recent months.
The mid-Ulster Cllr said: "I have been contacted by residents this morning who, like myself, were woken up by the shots. Thankfully, the couple in the house were not hurt and the PSNI have sealed off the area and will be investigating. I ask anyone who may have seen something to come forward with information.
"I strongly condemn this shooting, yet again we have had outsiders coming into our community to play judge, jury and executioner, putting innocent lives at risk and disturbing others. Last time they narrowly missed young people having a party, this time it was an elderly couple sleeping and it's only a matter of time before someone is killed if these people aren't caught."
Sinn Fein MP Francie Molloy also condemned the incident. He commented: "Thankfully no one was injured in this incident but it must have been a frightening experience for those in the area.
"I would encourage anyone with information on this incident to bring it forward to the PSNI."
(JG/CM)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
08 March 2024
Additional £3m Announced For Supporting People Programme
An additional £3 million in funding for the Supporting People programme, which aims to the quality of life for vulnerable people through appropriate housing-related services, has been announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons.
Additional £3m Announced For Supporting People Programme
An additional £3 million in funding for the Supporting People programme, which aims to the quality of life for vulnerable people through appropriate housing-related services, has been announced by Communities Minister Gordon Lyons.
14 March 2024
Alliance Calls For Action To Protect Young People Online
The Alliance Party has called for action to help young people faced with blackmail or similar situations online.
Alliance Calls For Action To Protect Young People Online
The Alliance Party has called for action to help young people faced with blackmail or similar situations online.
27 March 2024
Other News In Brief
Greens Calls For More Support For Addicts The Green Party has called for more support for people struggling with addiction. Party representative for Holywood and Clandeboye, Cllr Lauren Kendall, said: "From addiction to inspiration, suicide survivor Rory Sloan is using his experiences of recovery to help other young people.
Other News In Brief
Greens Calls For More Support For Addicts The Green Party has called for more support for people struggling with addiction. Party representative for Holywood and Clandeboye, Cllr Lauren Kendall, said: "From addiction to inspiration, suicide survivor Rory Sloan is using his experiences of recovery to help other young people.
22 March 2024
Executive Commits £150m To Deliver Strule Campus
The Executive has announced funding of £150 million over the next three years to deliver the Strule Shared Education Campus in Omagh. The Strule Campus has been described as "a pioneering project" that will provide a state-of-the-art shared centre of learning.
Executive Commits £150m To Deliver Strule Campus
The Executive has announced funding of £150 million over the next three years to deliver the Strule Shared Education Campus in Omagh. The Strule Campus has been described as "a pioneering project" that will provide a state-of-the-art shared centre of learning.
11 March 2024
500 Pupils Participate In 10th Annual 'Celebration Of Sport'
Almost 500 primary school pupils from Ballymoney and surrounding areas participated in the 10th annual 'Celebration of Sport', a two-day event designed to provide young people the opportunity to try out different sports and become 'more active, more of the time'.
500 Pupils Participate In 10th Annual 'Celebration Of Sport'
Almost 500 primary school pupils from Ballymoney and surrounding areas participated in the 10th annual 'Celebration of Sport', a two-day event designed to provide young people the opportunity to try out different sports and become 'more active, more of the time'.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A rather cloudy morning, with a little patchy light rain or drizzle to start. Skies clearing and becoming dry and increasingly sunny in the afternoon. Maximum temperature 13 °C.Tonight:Dry with prolonged clear spells through the evening and overnight. This will allow for some fog patches to develop in places overnight. Minimum temperature 2 °C.
