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Man and woman escape injury after shots fired at house in Craigavon

Parkmore in Craigavon

A number of shots were fired at a property in the Craigavon area this morning (Thursday).

Detectives are appealing to the public for any information following the incident in the Parkmore area of Craigavon.

Officers initially received reports of shots being fired at approximately 1.45am.

It is believed one bullet struck a window pane of the house and a further two struck a car that was parked at the property.

No one was injured during this incident.

There were two people, a male and a female, in the property at the time.

Sinn Féin Councillor Catherine Nelson has condemned the gun attack saying “there is clearly organised criminal gangs in the Craigavon area with access to guns and pipe bombs.

“They are a real threat to everyone in this community. I urge anyone with information about these gangs to contact the PSNI.

“John O’Dowd MLA along with myself will be asking to meet  senior PSNI officers to ask how the police plan to deal with these armed criminals.”

If you have any information please contact police to 101 quoting ref 64 09/05/19 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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