Ardmore: PSNI investigate attempted murder after shots fired in Londonderry

Detectives have launched an attempted murder investigation after shots were fired through the window of a house in Londonderry.

It happened in the Ardkill Road area of Ardmore on Saturday, at about 21:15 GMT.

Police said it was reported that three gunshots narrowly missed the occupant of the house who was inside.

Three other people were also inside the property at the time but were not injured.

Police have appealed for information.

'Very concerning'

Foyle DUP assembly member Gary Middleton said it was "a very concerning incident".

"Thankfully no-one was injured or killed as a result of the attack on this property," he said.

He appealed for anyone with information to come forward.

SDLP MLA, Mark H Durkan added: "When guns are brought onto our streets and discharged, sadly we know how that can end and has ended.

"It's imperative that we do everything we can to get these weapons off our streets."

Sinn Féin MLA Ciara Ferguson said it was an "extremely reckless and indiscriminate attack which narrowly avoided causing death or injury".

"There is no place in our society for these types of attacks and those responsible should stop immediately," she added.