06/02/2017

Man Escapes Injury After Shots Fired At House In Co Antrim

A man has escaped injury following a shooting incident at a house in Co Antrim.

Two shots were fired at a house on the Bawnmore Drive area in Newtownabbey at around 8.45pm on Sunday, 05 February.

A man in his 30s was in the property at the time, however he was not injured.

Sinn Féin's Gerry Kelly said: "There can be no place for the use of guns on our streets.

"I would call on those responsible to stop these actions immediately.

"Anyone with information on this attack should bring it forward to the PSNI."

(CD/LM)

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