Londonderry: Shots fired at a house in Melmore Gardens
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Seven people, including a child, have escaped injury after shots were fired at a house in Londonderry.
Police received a report just before 00:20 GMT on Tuesday that two loud bangs were heard outside an address at Melmore Gardens in the city.
"This was a reckless attack on a home where a number of people, including a child, were asleep in their beds," Det Sgt Watkin said.
Three men in dark clothing were seen running away from the scene.
The men were seen heading towards Leenan Gardens, the detective added.
There were no reports of injuries, but the police said the victims have been left badly shaken and damage was caused to the front door of the house.
The police have appealed for anyone with information about the incident to come forward.