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Sheena McStravick

East Belfast house attack investigated as reports shots fired

Police are currently investigating after a house was attacked in East Belfast in the early hours of this morning.

Officers were called to Lewis Drive following a report that a number of men had attempted to force entry to a house in the area.

It was also reported that two shots were fired during the incident and damage was caused to the property.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "A report was received at around 1.10am that a number of men had attempted to force entry to a house in the area. The men smashed windows at the property and damaged a car parked in the driveway before making off on foot.

"A report that two shots had been fired during this incident is also being investigated. There have been no reports of any injuries.

"Enquiries at an early stage and detectives at Musgrave would ask anyone with any information about this incident or who may be able to help with the investigation to call on the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference number 57 22/01/21, or to submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via  http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

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

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