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Sophie McLaughlin

Newtownards: PSNI appeal after reports of shots fired at property

Damage has been caused to a property in Newtownards amid reports that shots had been fired at the flat on Sunday.

Detectives are appealing for information following the report of the incident in the Shackleton Walk area of Newtownards on April 16.

The property was empty during the shooting and it is reported that two shots were fired at the flat. It is understood police believe the incident may be linked to an ongoing feud in the Ards North Down area.

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Detective Sergeant Bell said: “Shortly after 11:05pm, it was reported that two shots were fired at a first floor flat in the area. Damage was reported to the living room window and bedroom window. No one was inside during the incident.

“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident and we are appealing to anyone who was in the area at the time, or who may have any information which could assist us, to call us on 101, quoting reference number 2050 16/04/23."

The police say that people can submit a report online using their non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

They also say you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.

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