Shots fired at house in Co Armagh in ‘reckless attack’

By Rebecca Black, PA

A shot was fired at a house in Co Armagh in what police have described a “reckless attack”.

Detectives are investigating the incident in the Dobson’s Way area of Bessbrook, in the early hours of Thursday.

A police spokesperson said it is believed that the incident happened at around 4am and shots were fired at the front door of the house.

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“Officers responded, and inquiries identified damage to the front door of a house consistent with a shotgun strike. There were no reports of any injuries,” they said.

Detective Sergeant James Johnston said it was a “reckless attack carried out in a residential area”.

“As we continue with inquiries to establish exactly what happened, a motive and who is responsible, we appeal to anyone with information that could assist us, in particular CCTV or doorbell camera footage, we would urge you to get in touch with us,” he said.

“The number to call with information is 101, quoting reference 211 19/12/24.

“You can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”