Police were called to reports of the sound of gunshot in Deepdale this afternoon (Sunday August 30).
AdvertisementOfficers cordoned off Elgin Street after members of the public reported hearing a loud bang.
Armed response dashed to the area but no gun was seen and no-one appeared to be injured.
No property appeared to be damaged.
Investigations are ongoing in the Elgin St and Elcho Street areas.
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Anyone with information is asked to call police on 101 or the independent charity Crimestoppres on 0800 555 111.