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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 seven people 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. | "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. | "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." | "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. |