Reports of gunfire in Derry branded ‘disgraceful’ as police investigate

Reports of masked gunmen firing shots in Co Derry have been condemned as “disgraceful”.

Police are investigating the report that gunshots were fired in the Tullymore Road area of Derry on Sunday.

As a line of inquiry, detectives from the PSNI’s Serious Crime Branch made an arrest and seized a vehicle on Tuesday.

A 31-year-old man was arrested following a search of a property in the Claudy area and subsequently released on bail to allow for further police inquiries to be conducted.

On Thursday, police received a report of a video circulating of shots being fired, and are making inquiries in relation to this to establish if it is linked to the report made on Sunday January 11.

SDLP Waterside councillor Sean Mooney said the incident harks “back to our dark past and the people of the Currynierin area do not want to see this kind of incident on their doorsteps”.

“Footage of masked gunmen firing shots has understandably caused fear and concern across the area and the wider city,” he said.

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“Those involved have nothing to offer our community and will not be allowed to intimidate people who are simply trying to get on with their lives.

“The presence of a firearm is deeply worrying and it is vital that it is taken off our streets before anyone is seriously hurt.

“I would urge anyone with information to come forward to the police so those responsible can be held accountable.”

Police continue to conduct reassurance patrols of the area and inquiries include vehicle check points, house-to-house inquiries and checking CCTV.