Police investigate Newtownabbey shooting

Police are appealing for information after shots were fired at a house in the Bawnmore area on Sunday, February 5.
General view of  Bawnmore Drive in Newtownabbey where the attack happened. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye.comGeneral view of  Bawnmore Drive in Newtownabbey where the attack happened. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye.com
General view of Bawnmore Drive in Newtownabbey where the attack happened. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye.com

The incident occurred in the Bawnmore Drive area at approximately 8:45pm.

It is understood that two shots were fired at the property.

A PSNI spokesperson stated there were no injuries.

A damaged window at the property on Bawnmore Drive in Newtownabbey. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye.comA damaged window at the property on Bawnmore Drive in Newtownabbey. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye.com
A damaged window at the property on Bawnmore Drive in Newtownabbey. Picture by Jonathan Porter/PressEye.com

Police are urging anyone with information to contact them on the non emergency number, 101, quoting reference number 1274-05/02/17. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously via independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800555111.

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