Gardaí appeal for witnesses after shots fired at house in Co Laois

The incident occurred at Old Knockmay Road, Portlaoise, at around 1.30 am on Sunday.
Gardaí appeal for witnesses after shots fired at house in Co Laois

Sarah Slater

Gardaí in Co Laois have issued an appeal for witnesses to come forward after shots were fired at a house in Portlaoise.

The incident occurred at Old Knockmay Road, Portlaoise, at around 1.30 am on Sunday.

It is understood a number of bullets struck a house and a car during the incident.

In a statement, gardaí said they are “investigating following reports of an alleged discharge of a firearm at a location in Portlaoise, Co. Laois in the early hours of Sunday”.

No injuries have been reported.

Garda enquiries are ongoing.

Gardaí are appealing to anyone with information to contact Portlaoise Garda Station on 057 867 4100 or call the Garda Confidential Line on 1800 666 111 or any Garda Station.

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