A number of shots have been fired at a property in Newtownards.

It happened in the Shackleton Walk area of the town in the early hours of Saturday morning.

A ground floor flat was targeted at 12:45am.

A PSNI spokesperson said no one was inside when the incident occurred.

“Damage was caused to the living room window of the property which was unoccupied at the time of the incident,” they added.

“A male dressed in black clothing and carrying a suspected firearm was observed running along an alleyway near Cuan Court, towards nearby shops, shortly after the shots were fired.

“We are appealing to anyone who was in the Shackleton Walk area at the time of the shooting and who noticed anything suspicious, or who may have dash-cam or mobile footage that could help with our investigation to get in touch.

“You can contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 47 10/08/24.”