09/01/2014

Shots Fired At House In L'Derry

Police have said shots have been fired at a house in Maghera, Co L'derry.

Five people, including two children, were in the property on Drumlane Road at the time of the incident. No one was injured in the attack, but police have said they have been left shaken.

The incident was reported to police around 11pm on Wednesday night.

A motive has not yet been established for the attack.

(JP)

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