Single shot fired at west Belfast home

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A shot was fired at a home in the Shaws Park area of west Belfast last night.

Police say that just after 9:30pm the home owner heard a loud blast

They later found a small hole below the glass panel of their front door, as well as a suspected bullet fragment.

A man was seen running from the home.

Detective Sergeant Alexander said:

"Thankfully the male occupant, who was at home at the time, was uninjured.

“One man was observed running away from the property.

“Our investigation is underway and I am appealing to anyone who witnessed this incident, or who may have captured CCTV or dash cam footage, to contact us on 101, quoting reference number 1793 04/04/22.”

A report can also be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport

Alternatively, information can be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org

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