LISTEN: Shots fired at house in Dungiven

by Q Radio News

Shots have been fired at the front door of a house in Dungiven, Co Derry-Londonderry.  

It happened just after 10pm on Sunday night in the Castle Croft Drive area of the town.

Two women were in downstairs living room at the time and have been left badly shaken, according to police.

Detectives have been at the scene throughout the early hours of Monday morning.

Officers say there are no reports of any injuries. 

The SDLP's East Derry-Londonderry MLA, Cara Hunter condemned the attack.

“I was appalled to hear that shots were fired at a house in the Castle Croft Drive area of Dungiven late last night," she said.

“This was a reckless attack that could have so easily ended in tragedy and I completely condemn those behind it. There is simply no place in our society for such thoughtless and unjustified action, particularly in the mouth of Christmas."

Investigations are continuing
after two women escaped injury following a shooting at a house in Dungiven.

A shot was fired at the property in the Castle Croft Drive area just after 10pm last night leaving the occupants badly shaken. pic.twitter.com/UXiT7HDilU

— Q Radio News (@qnewsdesk) December 14, 2020

Detective Inspector McKenna said: “We are working to establish a motive for this horrific attack, which occurred in a residential area.

"Anyone could have been caught up in this, which shows the contempt those involved have for the community. It is despicable and has to stop.  

"As part of our enquiries into this cowardly attack, we are also investigating a possible link with a report of a burnt out car that was found at the entrance to Banagher Glen, and reported to us just after 10:20pm. 

"I am appealing to anyone who was in Castle Croft Drive last night between 10pm and 10:10pm and saw or heard anything suspicious to get in touch with us.

"I am also appealing to anyone who may have been in the Banagher Glen area between 10:10pm and 10:25pm and has information they believe may be relevant in relation to the burnt out car to call our detectives in Coleraine on 101, and quote reference number 1772 of 13/12/20."