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19/01/2017
Pensioner and Two Children Escape Injury After Shot Fired At House
A pensioner and two children have escaped injury after a shot was fired at a property in Carrickfergus, Co Antrim.
The incident happened at a house in the Woodburn Avenue area just after 9.30pm on Wednesday, 18 January.
The front door of the property was significantly damaged.
Two men were seen fleeing from the house.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/MH)
The incident happened at a house in the Woodburn Avenue area just after 9.30pm on Wednesday, 18 January.
The front door of the property was significantly damaged.
Two men were seen fleeing from the house.
Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.
(CD/MH)
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