Police investigate report masked gunman fired shot at house in Newtownards

By Rebecca Black, Press Association

Police are investigating a report that a masked gunman fired a shot at a house in Newtownards.

No injuries have been reported following the incident in the Half Acre Lane area on Tuesday night after which a masked man dressed in black was seen fleeing, a police spokesperson said.

“Police received a report at around 11.26pm of a broken window at a property in the Half Acre Lane area,” they said.

“Officers attended the address, where the damage was subsequently deemed to have been caused by a gunshot.

“It is believed this was fired just a few minutes before the report was made to police, between 11.15pm and 11.20pm.

One person was in the house at the time but no injuries were reported.

“It was further reported that a masked man, dressed in black, was seen in the area holding what appeared to be a small handgun, before making off towards Church Street.

“Inquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time or who has any information, including dash-cam, CCTV or other footage, to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1891 of 16/06/26.”