Two men arrested following 'shooting incident' in Co Fermanagh

James Martin McCarthy

29 June 2024 at 8:33 am·1-min read

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Two men aged 32 and 26 have been arrested following a shooting incident in Co Fermanagh on Friday evening.

Officers received a report that shots had been fired from a vehicle at around 6:50pm that a shot had been fired in the direction of two men from a vehicle travelling on the Kesh Road in Irvinestown.

Police say that no injuries were reported in the incident.

A PSNI spokesperson said: "Police have arrested two men following the report of a shooting incident in the Irvinestown area on Friday evening, June 28th.

"Police received a report at around 6.50pm that a shot had been fired in the direction of two men from a vehicle travelling on the Kesh Road. Both were not injured.

"Two men aged 32 and 26 have been arrested on suspicion of possession of a firearm with intent to cause fear or violence.

"Enquiries are ongoing and police would appeal to anyone with any information in relation to the incident or who may have dash-cam footage covering this wider area to contact 101 quoting reference number 1465 28/06/24.

"A report can be made using the online reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport. Information can also be provided to Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org."

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