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James Martin McCarthy

Man and woman escape injury after shots fired at Co Armagh home

A man and woman have escaped injury after shots were fired at a home in Co Armagh.

Police were called to the property at Callan Bridge Park, Armagh around 12:30am this morning following reports that a number of shots had been fired at the rear of the property.

Damage was caused to a window and surrounding PVC with detectives working to establish what happened.

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Detective Sergeant Wilson said: “Police received a report shortly after 12.30am on Saturday, 8th July that a number of shots had been fired through a window at the rear of a property in the area.

“Damage was caused to the window and a surrounding PVC pane. A man and woman were inside the property at the time of the report – thankfully no injuries were reported.

“This was an extremely reckless attack, which could have had serious consequences and our enquiries are underway to determine what happened and who was involved.

“We would appeal to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area or who may have doorbell or mobile footage that could help our investigation to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 66 of 08/07/23.”

A report can also be made online using our non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org/.

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