Gunshots fired at house on Reaper Close in Hood Manor

Three people were inside the property on Reaper Close when the incident occurred shortly after 10.15pm yesterday, Friday.

A vehicle was heard outside the home before a firearm was discharged at the kitchen window, causing damage to a wall inside.

None of the trio of victims was injured during the attack.

Police remain on the scene this afternoon and investigations are underway, with officers appealing for information from members of the public.

They are conducting door to door enquiries in the area.

Detective inspector Joanne Flanagan said: “I know an incident like this will concern the local community and I would like to reassure them that officers will be visible and patrolling the area.

“Although a number of people were inside the house at the time, thankfully no one suffered any injuries.

“We are in the early stages of the investigation and conducting a number of house-to-house and CCTV enquiries.

“A number of people were in the area at the time who may have seen or heard something, have dashcam or CCTV footage and I want to encourage them to come forward.

“We are asking the public if they saw anyone acting suspiciously on Reaper Close at around 10.20pm or if they saw anything suspicious in this area shortly before or after the firearm was discharged.

“If you did, I really would urge you to get in touch to help with the investigation – if you do not want to speak directly to the police you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.”

Anyone with information is urged to contact Cheshire Police on 101, quoting incident number IML665232.