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Omagh attack: Seven family members in house as shots fired Omagh attack: Seven family members in house as shots fired
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Seven members of a family, aged between 18 and 53, have escaped injury in a gun attack in Omagh, County Tyrone.Seven members of a family, aged between 18 and 53, have escaped injury in a gun attack in Omagh, County Tyrone.
A number of shots were fired through the rear window of a house in McClay Park just before 21:30 GMT on Thursday.A number of shots were fired through the rear window of a house in McClay Park just before 21:30 GMT on Thursday.
Police said the adults were left "badly shaken". A spokesperson said all lines of inquiry were being followed.Police said the adults were left "badly shaken". A spokesperson said all lines of inquiry were being followed.
Ulster Unionist MLA Ross Hussey condemned the attack and said people residing in McClay Park had a "lucky escape".Ulster Unionist MLA Ross Hussey condemned the attack and said people residing in McClay Park had a "lucky escape".
"This was a totally unacceptable action," he said."This was a totally unacceptable action," he said.
"It was an awful shock - they were having a new year party.
"My understanding is they've left the house, and understandably so. They are not in the best health at the minute and there are a lot of neighbours panicking too.
"Many are concerned that this sort of thing should happen in a housing estate in Omagh."
Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer said the shooting was "wrong".Sinn Féin MLA Declan McAleer said the shooting was "wrong".
"Thankfully no one was injured in this incident, but it must have been a very frightening experience for those in the house and their neighbours," he said."Thankfully no one was injured in this incident, but it must have been a very frightening experience for those in the house and their neighbours," he said.