Northern Ireland

Police investigate attack on house in north Belfast

The front window of a house in Etna Drive,north Belfast, was smashed. Picture by Ann McManus
The front window of a house in Etna Drive,north Belfast, was smashed. Picture by Ann McManus The front window of a house in Etna Drive,north Belfast, was smashed. Picture by Ann McManus

POLICE have appealed for witnesses after an attack on a house in north Belfast.

The front window of a house in Etna Drive was smashed and the windows of a car parked in the driveway were also damaged during the early hours of yesterday.

A PSNI spokesman said a man inside the house had been alerted by a noise and saw a group of men approach, one carrying a gun.

"Shortly before 1,55am, it was reported that a male occupant inside a house was alerted by a noise outside the property," he said.

"He saw four or five males all in dark clothing approach, with one of them armed with a suspected firearm.

"It was reported the front window of the property had been smashed and the windows of a car parked in the area were also damaged.

"Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident.

"We would appeal to anyone with any information to contact detectives."