'Shots fired' at Derry house with toddler inside

There are reports of shots being fired at a house in Londonderry on Saturday night, while a toddler slept inside.

Presseye
Published 20th Aug 2017

PSNI Detective Constable Donnell said: “It is very fortunate that we are not dealing with a death this morning.

"The house where this incident occurred was occupied at the time and a toddler was sleeping in a room upstairs.

“This was an extremely reckless act in which we believe at least two shots were fired through the front windows of the property.

“I would urge anyone with any information to contact police on the non-emergency number, quoting reference 1436 of 19/8/117.

“Alternatively, information can also be passed anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.