A masked man on a scrambler is reported to have produced a gun following a fight in Ballysillan in North Belfast last night (Saturday).
Detectives are appealing for information following the report of a suspected firearm incident at Ballysillan Avenue.
Detective Sergeant Paddy Conlan said at around 8:30pm, it was reported that an altercation took place involving a number of people in the area.
Later in the evening just before 10pm, it was reported that two men on a yellow motorbike arrived in the area.
“One of the men on the scrambler, who was reported to have been wearing a balaclava, is believed to have produced a suspected firearm during the incident. The men then made off from the area,” said Detective Sergeant Paddy Conlan.
He said enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident and police are appealing to anyone who witnessed anything suspicious in the area to contact detectives on 101, quoting reference number 2026 24/08/19.
Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.