Investigation launched after gun fired at Wearside house in targeted attack
A police investigation has been launched after a gun was heard being discharged at a house in Durham City.
Police officers from Durham Constabulary were called following reports that shots had been fired at a house in Featherstone Drive, Newton Hall, in Durham City.
Thankfully, the two occupants of the house were uninjured and have since been safeguarded by Durham Constabulary.
An investigation into the incident is now underway.
Detective Chief Inspector Neil Fuller, who is leading the investigation, said: “We understand that this incident will have caused a great deal of concern and alarm in the local community.
“From our enquiries conducted so far, we believe this was a targeted attack.
“There will be increased neighbourhood policing patrols in the area to provide reassurance to local residents.
“I would urge anyone who has any information about this incident to please report it, either directly to the police or anonymously to Crimestoppers.
“We’d also be keen to speak to anyone who may have dashcam footage from the Featherstone Drive area at the time of the incident.”
Anyone with information is urged to contact Durham Constabulary via the report it page of their website or by calling 101.
Information can also be passed on anonymously by calling Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.