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Conor Coyle

Shots fired at house in Co Tyrone village as masked men seen in area

Police are investigating after a number of shots were fired at a house in Co Tyrone on Sunday night in what has been described as a "reckless attack".

Masked men were seen in the Lakeview Cottages area of Ardboe, while police say windows in the property were smashed following the incident.

No one was inside the house at the time, and police have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the incident to come forward.

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"Detectives are appealing for information following a report of shots being fired in the Lake View Cottages area of Ardboe on Sunday evening, 25th September," a police spokesperson said.

“Shortly before 10.15pm, it was reported that shots had been fired in the area.

“Damage was caused to a front window and windows at the rear of a house had also been smashed. No one was inside the property at the time.

“Enquiries are now underway and we are also investigating reports that masked men were observed in the area.

“Fortunately, no one was injured in what can only be described as a reckless attack, which could have had serious consequences.

“We would appeal to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area or who may have doorbell or mobile recordings to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 1862 of 25/09/22.”

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