03/03/2005

Three people escape injury in gun attack

Three people have escaped injury following a gun attack on a house in Craigavon on Wednesday.

Shortly before 9.45pm, a man and woman, both aged 53, and another 22-year-old man were in a house in the Parkmore area of the town when a number of shots were fired at the property. Minor damage was caused to the front windows and door.

Detectives are investigating the motive for the attack and would appeal to anyone who may have seen a man, perhaps wearing a balaclava, acting suspiciously in the area at the time of the attack.

Anyone with information is asked to contact detectives at Craigavon on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

(MB/SP)

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