Three children were in bed when a shot was reportedly fired at a house in west Belfast last night.
Detectives are investigating the incident which occurred at Norglen Drive just after 11:30pm.
Police say it’s believed a shot was fired at the house, hitting the front door.
A man and women, along with three children, were in bed at the time of this incident. No one was injured.
Detective Inspector Michael McDonnell said this cowardly and reckless act could have resulted in the residents being killed or injured.
“These young children will have to live with this nightmare for the rest of their lives, their innocence taken from them by some faceless thug. Everyone should be allowed to live in peace in their own home. No-one should have to worry about someone taking it upon themselves to show up and fire a shot at their home,” he added.
And he is appealing for information.
“I would ask – did you see anyone acting suspiciously in the area; did you see any suspicious vehicles? If you did, please come forward and speak to detectives at Musgrave on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference 2301 21/05/19. 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,” he added.