Shots fired by man in Bogside, PSNI say

Detectives in Derry are appealing for information and witnesses following a report of shots being fired in the city.

Detective Sergeant Gingell said: “Police received a report at approximately 10.10pm on Friday, March 15 that a man was observed in the Gartan Square area carrying a black handgun.

“The suspect was wearing a black-hooded jumper and is believed to be aged between his late 30s and early 40s.

“A short time later, two loud bangs, believed to be gunshots, were heard in the nearby area."

There were no reports of anyone being hurt.“At this stage we believe the gun was fired by the suspect - though we have received no reports of any injuries.

“Our enquiries are continuing and we would like to hear from anyone who was in the Gartan Square area on Friday between 9.45pm, and shortly before 10.10pm, and noticed or heard anything suspicious, to make contact with police on 101 quoting reference 1983 15/03/24."