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Police appeal · North Belfast

Shot fired into north Belfast home, police report

Police say a living room was damaged at Boyd Street. No injuries were reported.

Detectives are investigating a report that a shot was fired at a house in Boyd Street, north Belfast, shortly before 9.30pm on Tuesday, 27 October.

In an appeal published the following day, PSNI said a living-room window, walls and ceiling had been damaged. No one was reported injured.

Police said a man dressed in black with his face covered by a hood was seen running towards Gardiner Place.

Investigators want to hear from anyone who noticed suspicious activity or has relevant dashcam or doorbell footage. The police reference is 1781 of 27/10/26.

The appeal does not announce an arrest, establish a motive or identify anyone responsible.

Sources & reporting notes

27 October 2026, shortly before 9.30pm

PSNI witness appeal ↗

Police account. No allegation of responsibility is made against an identified person.