Bullet holes found in front of Belfast house

The occupants of a west Belfast house awoke this morning to find bullet holes in their front door and window.

The occupants of a west Belfast house awoke this morning to find bullet holes in their front door and window.

According to an RUC spokesman bullet cases were found outside the house on Nilsen St at 8 a.m. There were two bullet holes in the front door, one in the front window and one above the window.

Neighbours reported hearing noises after midnight last night. The two occupants, who were in bed at the time, were not awoken by the shots.

Patrick  Logue

Patrick Logue

Patrick Logue is Digital Editor of The Irish Times