Menu
24/02/2006
Derry family escape injury in gun attack
A family have escaped injury following a gun attack on their home in the Bradley Park area of Derry last night.
The couple and their two-year-old daughter were in the upstairs of the house when the attack took place.
Shortly after 11.30pm, three men, one of whom was armed with a gun, fired two shots at the property.
One of the shots went through the living room window causing damage to the interior.
The two other men tried to kick in the front and back doors, but failed to gain entry.
The family have been left shaken by their ordeal, but were uninjured in the attack.
A police spokesperson said the gunman was wearing a balaclava, combat trousers and a dark bomber jacket and had a local accent.
Police are still investigating a possible motive for the attack, and have appealed for anyone with any information to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 55 111.
(EF/SP)
The couple and their two-year-old daughter were in the upstairs of the house when the attack took place.
Shortly after 11.30pm, three men, one of whom was armed with a gun, fired two shots at the property.
One of the shots went through the living room window causing damage to the interior.
The two other men tried to kick in the front and back doors, but failed to gain entry.
The family have been left shaken by their ordeal, but were uninjured in the attack.
A police spokesperson said the gunman was wearing a balaclava, combat trousers and a dark bomber jacket and had a local accent.
Police are still investigating a possible motive for the attack, and have appealed for anyone with any information to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 55 111.
(EF/SP)
Related Northern Ireland News Stories
Click here for the latest headlines.
10 October 2003
Family escape injury in gun attack
A family have escaped injury after a number of gun shots were fired into their home in Bangor early this morning. The man, woman and two teenage boys were asleep upstairs when shots were fired through the living room window at around 4am. Shortly before the attack a device exploded at a nearby phone box. No one was injured.
Family escape injury in gun attack
A family have escaped injury after a number of gun shots were fired into their home in Bangor early this morning. The man, woman and two teenage boys were asleep upstairs when shots were fired through the living room window at around 4am. Shortly before the attack a device exploded at a nearby phone box. No one was injured.
03 October 2002
Man and woman escape injury in gun attack
A man and woman escaped injury last night after a gun attack in Ballynahinch. The incident happened at around 11.30pm on Wednesday night when two shots were fired through the front door and kitchen window of the house in Brian Drive. The couple were upstairs at the time of the incident.
Man and woman escape injury in gun attack
A man and woman escaped injury last night after a gun attack in Ballynahinch. The incident happened at around 11.30pm on Wednesday night when two shots were fired through the front door and kitchen window of the house in Brian Drive. The couple were upstairs at the time of the incident.
07 October 2002
Family escape injury in gun attack
A family have escaped injury following a gun attack on a house in Co Down over the weekend. The incident happened at about 11pm on Saturday night in the White City area of Holywood. A man, his mother and sister escaped injury in the attack after a shot was fired through the front bedroom window of the house as the family watched television.
Family escape injury in gun attack
A family have escaped injury following a gun attack on a house in Co Down over the weekend. The incident happened at about 11pm on Saturday night in the White City area of Holywood. A man, his mother and sister escaped injury in the attack after a shot was fired through the front bedroom window of the house as the family watched television.
-
Northern Ireland WeatherToday:A cloudy day with outbreaks of mainly light rain at times, although there may be the odd heavier burst. Driest in the south and east during the afternoon. Moderate southwesterly winds. Maximum temperature 11 °C.Tonight:Staying cloudy throughout the evening and overnight period with a little rain or drizzle at times. Mild overnight with light winds. Minimum temperature 7 °C.
