24/09/2014

Shots Fired In North Belfast

Police have confirmed they are looking into a report that shots were fired in north Belfast on Tuesday night.

It is thought a delivery driver heard a number of shots being fired in the Carlisle Road area at around 10pm.

The man, said to be in his 30s, was not injured, but has been left badly shaken by the incident.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police.

(JP/CD)

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