Police open fire on car in North

Police in the North opened fire on a car today during what is believed to have been an attempted robbery.

A patrol was called to Chichester Park South in north Belfast after a house alarm went off at about 2.30am.

A spokesman said an officer fired a single shot at a car and it is believed to have been struck.

The vehicle sped from the scene and was later recovered some distance away at Henry Place.

The Police Ombudsman was informed – as is required every time an officer opens fire – and is to investigate the incident.

No one is believed to have been injured during the incident. There were no arrests.