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Irish Mirror
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Nathan Hanna

Shots fired at front door of house in late-night attack in Belfast

Shots were fired at the front door of a house in a terrifying incident on Monday night.

Police in Northern Ireland are investigating the shooting in the Torrens Road area of Belfast yesterday, Belfast Live reports.

A PSNI spokesman said: "It was reported that shots were fired at the front door of the house and a car parked nearby at around 7.20pm.

"There have been no reports of any injuries as a result of this incident.

"Detectives would ask anyone who was in the Torrens Road area this evening and who may have witnessed anything suspicious to contact them at Musgrave on 101 quoting reference number 1749 30/12/19.

Torrens Road, Belfast (stock image) (Google Maps)

"Information can also be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."

And in the west of the city a man in his 20s was shot in both legs.

The incident occurred in the Divismore Park area after 7.50pm last night, December 30.

The male has been taken to hospital.

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