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Police are investigating after shots were fired at a home on Boyd Street in North Belfast on Tuesday night. Thankfully, no one was injured, though damage was caused to the property. Detectives are urging anyone with information or footage to come forward.
2026/10/28
An investigation is underway after shots were fired at a residential home in North Belfast on Tuesday night, 27th October.
The incident took place shortly before 9:30pm in the Boyd Street area. Gunfire struck the property, leaving damage to the living room window, walls, and ceiling. Fortunately, nobody was injured during the attack.
Police reported that a man dressed entirely in black, with a hood pulled up covering his face, was seen running from the scene immediately afterwards in the direction of Gardiner Place.
Detective Sergeant Stevenson appealed to the local community for help, asking anyone who was in the Boyd Street area around the time of the shooting and saw anything suspicious to get in touch. Officers are particularly interested in speaking with anyone who may have relevant doorbell camera or dash-cam footage.
Anyone with information can contact detectives at Musgrave on 101, quoting reference number 1781 27/10/26. Reports can also be made online through the non-emergency reporting form at www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Alternatively, information can be shared completely anonymously via Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.