15/05/2007

Shotgun attack on Lisburn home

A woman has received cuts to her face following a shotgun attack at her home yesterday evening.

Shots were fired at the property in the Good Shepherd Road area of Lisburn at around 11:15pm on Monday evening. It is understood one shot was fired through a downstairs window.

Three women who were also in the house were not injured.

Detectives investigating the incident do not believe the attack to be sectarian or paramilitary.

Police in Lisburn are appealing for anyone who may have information on the shooting to contact them on: 08745 600 8000, or alternatively on the confidential Crimestoppers line on: 0800 555 111

(JM/KMcA)

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