21/05/2015

Shots Fired At House In Co Antrim

Shots have been fired at a house in Co Antrim.

The incident occurred in Victoria Street, Carrickfergus, shortly before 12.25am on 20 May.

Two shots were fired through the window of the property.

A man living at the house was not injured.

Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

Alliance East Antrim MLA, Stewart Dickson, said: "Guns have no place on our streets. There can be no justification for this attack. Somebody could have been seriously injured or killed in this shooting.

"Those responsible have no regard for the consequences of their actions. Nobody deserves to be the victim of this sort of attack."

(LM/CD)

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