Londonderry: Masked men fire single shot at house
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The incident happened in the Culdaff Gardens area of the city at about 21:00 BST on Sunday, the police say
Police in Londonderry are investigating a report of a masked man firing a shot at a house in the Creggan area.
The incident happened in Culdaff Gardens at about 21:00 BST on Sunday, the police have said.
A number of masked men entered a house, one of whom was said to be carrying a firearm. A single shot was fired at the front door before the men made off.
Two men were in the house at the time but there was no report of any injuries, police have said.
The police have appealed for anyone with information to come forward.
Foyle MP Colum Eastwood has condemned the incident.
In a tweet on Monday, Mr Eastwood said: "Innocent lives put at risk because of guns on our streets. Derry doesn't want this."
Chair of the Derry and Strabane Policing and Community Safety Partnership Darren Guy said those behind the shooting had "absolutely no concern" for the Creggan community.
"Nor do they represent the interests of the people living there," he said.
The Ulster Unionist councillor added: "This shooting took place just hours after hundreds of people attended the switch on of the Christmas lights in our city centre and the negative actions of a few stand in stark contrast to those who continue to positively promote our city and district."