No one was injured when someone shot at the façade of a private residence in Żurrieq Street, Safi, yesterday at about 6.30 p.m.

The police were informed about the shooting by means of an anonymous phone call.

The police said that there were persons inside the house at the time of the shooting. Some damage was caused to the balcony, the door and some windows. The street was closed to traffic as the police conducted preliminary investigations in an effort to trace the attacker.

As part of the investigations, the police interviewed the residents of the house which was shot at as well as people residing in the area.

Magistrate Anthony Vella is holding an inquiry.

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