DETECTIVES are investigating after a number of shots were fired at a house in Co Antrim this morning.

The attack happened at around 12.30 in the Rashee Road area of Ballyclare.

No-one was in the property at the time.

Police say two men were seen running from the scene in the direction of Ballyclare.

Detective Inspector David Skelly said: “I would appeal to anyone who may have noticed any suspicious activity in the area or who has information which would assist the investigation to contact Detectives at Newtownabbey on the non-emergency number 101.

“Or, if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on

A man in his 20s has died following a fire at a house in Co Antrim.

The Fire and Rescue Service received a call at 22:24 GMT on Sunday to attend the property at Rashee Park, Ballyclare

Police said the man was taken from the house by fire officers but died in hospital a short time later.

They said a post mortem examination is due to take place but at this stage the death is not believed to be suspicious.

The Fire and Rescue Service said that another man remains in hospital following the incident.

Man arrested over possession of a firearm in Ballyclare

DETECTIVES have arrested a 42 year old on suspicion of several firearm offences following.

It follows an incident in Rashee Park, Ballyclare, Co Antrim on Saturday night.

The PSNI say officers responded to a report of a disturbance involving a number of men in Rashee Park but when they arrived there was no sign of an altercation.

However, a man was spotted in possession of a suspected firearm.

He was arrested and is currently being questioned by detectives from Newtownabbey CID on possession of a firearm and having it in suspicious circumstances.