Menu
20/03/2020
Shots Fired At Houses In Co Antrim
Police have said it is by "sheer luck" that no one was injured when shots were fired at two properties in Co Antrim last night.
A lone gunman targeted the houses in Rasharkin's Moneyleck Park at around 9.50pm on Thursday night, 19 March.
The suspect fired two shots that struck a window before shooting twice more at the front of a neighbouring property, where a man in his 20s was in the living room.
Detective Inspector Peter McKenna said: "It is by sheer luck this man, and the occupants of the property, also aged in their twenties, escaped injury. For that we are fortunate.
"This was a reckless attack carried out under the cover of darkness by an individual who showed absolutely no regard for the safety of the victims, or other members of the public.
"There is no place for this in our society. Everyone has a right to live in a safe and stable community, and this type of senseless and reckless criminality will not be tolerated."
Police are working to establish a motive for the attack and have appealed for anyone who was in the area and saw anything out of the ordinary, around the time of the attack or earlier in the day, to come forward.
Witnesses can get in touch by calling non-emergency line 101 and quoting reference 1582 of 19/03/20.
Details can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(JG/CM)
A lone gunman targeted the houses in Rasharkin's Moneyleck Park at around 9.50pm on Thursday night, 19 March.
The suspect fired two shots that struck a window before shooting twice more at the front of a neighbouring property, where a man in his 20s was in the living room.
Detective Inspector Peter McKenna said: "It is by sheer luck this man, and the occupants of the property, also aged in their twenties, escaped injury. For that we are fortunate.
"This was a reckless attack carried out under the cover of darkness by an individual who showed absolutely no regard for the safety of the victims, or other members of the public.
"There is no place for this in our society. Everyone has a right to live in a safe and stable community, and this type of senseless and reckless criminality will not be tolerated."
Police are working to establish a motive for the attack and have appealed for anyone who was in the area and saw anything out of the ordinary, around the time of the attack or earlier in the day, to come forward.
Witnesses can get in touch by calling non-emergency line 101 and quoting reference 1582 of 19/03/20.
Details can also be provided anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
(JG/CM)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
05 February 2024
PSNI Highlights Available Support For Sex Abuse Survivors
Welcoming the launch of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, which begins today, (Monday 5 February) the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has highlighted the support that is available to survivors, particularly of non-recent abuse.
PSNI Highlights Available Support For Sex Abuse Survivors
Welcoming the launch of Sexual Abuse and Sexual Violence Awareness Week, which begins today, (Monday 5 February) the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has highlighted the support that is available to survivors, particularly of non-recent abuse.
02 February 2024
Appeal Issued Following Craigavon Robbery
Detectives have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a recent robbery in the Craigavon area. A 17-year-old boy was travelling on his e-bike at approximately 12.
Appeal Issued Following Craigavon Robbery
Detectives have issued an appeal for information and witnesses following a recent robbery in the Craigavon area. A 17-year-old boy was travelling on his e-bike at approximately 12.
01 February 2024
Men Sentenced For Ballymena Drug And Money Laundering Operation
Three men were sentenced for offences linked to a drugs and money laundering operation in the Ballymena area yesterday, 31 January. At Antrim Crown Court, Troy Carley (27), Neil Lowry (30) and Marc Mitchell (32) were sentenced for a number of offences.
Men Sentenced For Ballymena Drug And Money Laundering Operation
Three men were sentenced for offences linked to a drugs and money laundering operation in the Ballymena area yesterday, 31 January. At Antrim Crown Court, Troy Carley (27), Neil Lowry (30) and Marc Mitchell (32) were sentenced for a number of offences.
27 February 2024
Appeal For Information On Serious Assault In Portadown
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a serious assault in Portadown that it being investigated as a 'disability hate crime'. On Saturday, 24 February, at around 5.20pm, police received a report that a young man had been attacked by six teenage boys in the High Street Mall area.
Appeal For Information On Serious Assault In Portadown
The PSNI have issued an appeal for information following a serious assault in Portadown that it being investigated as a 'disability hate crime'. On Saturday, 24 February, at around 5.20pm, police received a report that a young man had been attacked by six teenage boys in the High Street Mall area.
12 February 2024
Man Arrested In Connection With Ballymena Drug Seizure
A man has been arrested and suspected Class A and B drugs worth an estimated £90,000 seized in a Paramilitary Crime Task Force operation in Ballymena on Saturday, 10 February.
Man Arrested In Connection With Ballymena Drug Seizure
A man has been arrested and suspected Class A and B drugs worth an estimated £90,000 seized in a Paramilitary Crime Task Force operation in Ballymena on Saturday, 10 February.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:Cloudy with longer spells of rain during the morning, this rain heavy at times. Generally brighter in the afternoon, but with scattered and at times heavy showers. Maximum temperature 14 °C.Tonight:A mainly dry evening and night with isolated showers dying out and some longer clear spells. Then it will cloud over towards morning with some heavy showers. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
