Northern Ireland

Shots fired at Newtownards house

 Police are investigating a shooting incident in the Lisbane Drive area of Newtownards, Photo by Alan Lewis - PhotopressBelfast.co.uk
 Police are investigating a shooting incident in the Lisbane Drive area of Newtownards, Photo by Alan Lewis - PhotopressBelfast.co.uk

A man has escaped injury after shots were fired at a house in Co Down early this morning.

Police said a window was damaged during the attack on the house at around 12.10am at Lisbane Drive in Newtownards.

Detective Inspector Nigel Snoddy said: "Fortunately, the male occupant in the property at the time was not physically injured in what can only be described as a reckless attack, which could have had serious consequences.  

"As we investigate to establish who was involved in this gun attack and a motive, we are asking anyone who was in the area between 12:05am and 12:10am to call us on 101."