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Nadia Breen

Newtownards home targeted as shots fired at front door after men tried to force entry

Two shots have been fired at the front door of a home in Newtownards.

The incident is reported to have happened at Lisbane Drive on Thursday, June 9, after two males attempted to enter a flat.

A man in his 20s and a woman in her 20s were inside the property at the time but were not injured.

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PSNI Detective Sergeant Shivers said: “Shortly before 11:30pm, it was reported that two males attempted to gain entry to a flat in the area. As they were unable to enter, it was reported that two shots were fired at the front door of the property.

"It was further reported that an object had been used to attempt to gain entry to the property, which had also caused damage to the front door. Damage was also caused to an internal hall wall following the incident.

“A man in his 20s and a woman in her 20s were inside the property, but were not injured. Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident.

“We would appeal to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area at the time of the incident, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 2074 09/06/22. Alternatively, a report can be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org.”

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