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Masked Gunmen Fire Shots in Londonderry
15 Jan
Summary
- Police are investigating reports of gunshots fired in Derry.
- A 31-year-old man was arrested and later released on bail.
- A video of masked gunmen has surfaced, prompting further inquiry.
Reports of masked gunmen firing shots in the Tullymore Road area of Londonderry have been strongly condemned. Police are actively investigating the incident, which was initially reported on Sunday. As part of their inquiry, detectives from the PSNI's Serious Crime Branch arrested a 31-year-old man in the Claudy area on Tuesday, seizing a vehicle. The man has since been released on bail pending further police investigations.
Further concerns arose on Thursday when police received a report of a video circulating online, allegedly showing shots being fired. Detectives are now working to determine if this video is connected to the Sunday report. Local councilor Sean Mooney described the footage as harkening back to a "dark past" and expressed that the community does not want such incidents on their doorsteps.
Authorities are conducting reassurance patrols and utilizing various investigative methods, including vehicle checkpoints, house-to-house inquiries, and CCTV analysis, to gather information. The presence of firearms is deeply concerning, and police emphasize the importance of removing them from the streets to prevent serious harm. Anyone with information is urged to contact the police to ensure those responsible are held accountable.
