Man injured after shots fired through window of house in Rathfriland

A man has been injured after shots were fired through the window of a house in County Down.

Police say his injuries are not serious.

The man was in the living room when it happened late last night in the Wright's Park area of Rathfriland.

PSNI Detective Sergeant Wilson said, "Police received a report that two shots had been fired through the front window of a residential property at around 12.35am, causing minor injuries to a man who was in the living room at the time.”

"Three other people were also in the property at the time of the incident, but thankfully were not injured.”

"An investigation has commenced and we are keen to speak to anyone who was in the Wright's Park area at this time. Anyone who noticed any suspicious activity, or who may have dashcam or doorbell footage which could help the investigation, should contact Police on 101 quoting reference 42 of 05/03/2024."

You can also submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

Crimestoppers can also be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org