Northern Ireland

Shot fired at house in Coalisland

It is believed a shot was fired at the front of a house in Pinebank Gardens in Coalisland
It is believed a shot was fired at the front of a house in Pinebank Gardens in Coalisland It is believed a shot was fired at the front of a house in Pinebank Gardens in Coalisland

DETECTIVES have said they are still trying to establish the motive for a gun attack in Coalisland.

A shot was fired at the front of a house in Pinebank Gardens on Sunday evening.

A spokesman said: "Officers attended the scene and, after investigation, it is believed that a shot was fired at the property causing damage to the window.

"Thankfully, a man who was in the house at the time was not injured, however, he was left badly shaken.

"We are working to establish a motive for this reckless attack and we are fortunate that no one has been injured.

"I would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time and saw any suspicious persons, or who saw any vehicles being driven in a suspicious manner in the area between 8.45pm and 8.50pm to get in touch by calling 101, and quoting reference number 1609 of 08/12/19."