Shots fired at house in Derry

Detectives in Derry are appealing for witnesses and information after shots were fired at a house in the city.

PSNI Detective Inspector Hanbidge said: “We received a report at around 11.15pm yesterday evening, Thursday July 16, that a number of shots were aimed at a property in the Galliagh Park area of the city.

“One person was present in the property at the time of the shooting. Thankfully there were no persons injured however, damage was caused to the property.

“Officers subsequently attended the scene and conducted a search of the area – with enquiries now ongoing into the circumstances of what happened, and who was involved."

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Police have appealed for information.

Police have appealed to anyone with information to come forward.

“We would appeal to anyone who was in the Galliagh area on Thursday night, or who saw anything suspicious to contact police using our witness appeal form at https://reporting.psni.police.uk/appeals, quoting reference 1983 of 16/07/26.

“We’re keen to speak with anyone who might have any information which could assist with our investigations – including dash-cam, CCTV or other footage.”

Alternatively, you can call us on the 101 number or call Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111, or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.

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