By Rebecca Black (PA)
A man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a woman was struck by shotgun pellets at a house in Co Down.
Police are investigating a report that a number of shotgun pellets were fired through the window of a house in Ballygowan on Saturday night.
On Monday, police said a 44-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder, possession of a firearm and criminal damage.
A police spokesperson said: “Police received a report that at around 11pm on Saturday, a woman was struck on her head and back with a number of shotgun pellets, which were fired through the window of a house in the Brae Grove area.
“We are continuing to appeal to anyone who has any information, dashcam or CCTV footage relating to this incident to call police on 101 quoting reference 1815 22/06/24.
“We would also appeal to anyone who noticed a white van acting suspiciously in the area over the last week to get in touch.”
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