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16/12/2004
Gunshots fired at Craigavon home
Two people have been arrested following a gun attack on a house in Co Armagh last night.
The incident occurred at a property in West Acres estate, Craigavon, shortly before 3am on Thursday. However a motive for the attack has yet been established. Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
Elsewhere overnight, a 40-year-old man has been assaulted on the outskirts of west Belfast.
The victim was attacked by around five men outside a pub on the Twinbrook Road shortly before 9pm on Wednesday.
He is currently recovering in hospital after suffering a broken leg as well as cuts and bruising to his face, head and body.
(MB)
The incident occurred at a property in West Acres estate, Craigavon, shortly before 3am on Thursday. However a motive for the attack has yet been established. Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.
Elsewhere overnight, a 40-year-old man has been assaulted on the outskirts of west Belfast.
The victim was attacked by around five men outside a pub on the Twinbrook Road shortly before 9pm on Wednesday.
He is currently recovering in hospital after suffering a broken leg as well as cuts and bruising to his face, head and body.
(MB)
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