04/10/2013

Shots Fired At House In Drogheda

An investigation has been launched into a shooting incident in Drogheda, Co Louth on Thursday night.

According to gardaí some fifteen shots were fired at the house in Knockbrack Close at around 21:30 last night.

Two women and five children were in the house at the time, with one of the women being grazed by a bullet. She did not require hospital treatment.

It is thought that the incident is related to an ongoing feud between members of the travelling community.

Gardaí have appealed for witnesses or anyone who was in the Knockbrack Close area between 9pm and 9.30pm last night to contact Drogheda Garda Station on 041-9874200.

(MH/CD)

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