Probe into Newton Hall home attack after bullets shot

Durham Police were called following reports that shots had been fired at a property on Featherstone Road in Newton Hall at about 9.40am yesterday (February 6).

Pictures taken at the scene show damage to a window at the home, where bullets appear to have hit the glass, as officers press on with enquiries.

The police probe into a ‘targeted attack’ at a home on Featherstone Road in Newton Hall is continuing (Image: STUART BOULTON)

The two occupants inside the house at the time were uninjured and have since been safeguarded by police.

An investigation remains ongoing and officers have stepped up patrols in the area, but police have said they believe it to be a targeted attack.

The police probe into a ‘targeted attack’ at a home on Featherstone Road in Newton Hall is continuing (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Detective Chief Inspector Neil Fuller, who is leading the investigation, said: “We understand that this incident will have caused a great deal of concern and alarm in the local community.

“From our enquiries conducted so far, we believe this was a targeted attack. There will be increased neighbourhood policing patrols in the area to provide reassurance to local residents.

“I would urge anyone who has any information about this incident to please report it, either directly to the police or anonymously to Crimestoppers.

“We’d also be keen to speak to anyone who may have dashcam footage from the Featherstone Drive area at the time of the incident.”

The police probe into a ‘targeted attack’ at a home on Featherstone Road in Newton Hall is continuing (Image: STUART BOULTON)

The police probe into a ‘targeted attack’ at a home on Featherstone Road in Newton Hall is continuing (Image: STUART BOULTON)

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting incident number 58 of February 6.

Durham Police can also be contacted online at www.durham.police.uk.

Information can also be passed anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or via www.crimestoppers-uk.org.