Shots fired at house on Featherstone Drive, Durham

Durham Police were called at about 9.40am this morning following reports that shots were fired at a house on Featherstone Drive, in Newton Hall.

The two occupants of the house were uninjured and have been safeguarded by officers.

An investigation into the incident is now underway.

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.”

Anyone with information is asked to contact the force 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 on anonymously to Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 or online at www.crimestoppers-uk.org.