Family escapes injury in Lurgan gun attack

A couple and their three-year-old daughter escaped injury when shots were fired at their house in Co Armagh last night.

A couple and their three-year-old daughter escaped injury when shots were fired at their house in Co Armagh last night.

The house at Cyprus Gardens, Lurgan, was attacked at around 11.30pm. Two shots were fired through a hall window. Another bullet struck the front door during the attack. Two men were seen running from the scene towards Elmwood Terrace, a PSNI spokeswoman said.

Police have called on any witnesses to come forward.

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