Gardaí are calling for witnesses following reports of shots fired at two houses in Ballinasloe at approximately 3.50am.

Criminal damage occurred at the properties but no people were injured during the incidents.

Investigating Gardaí are appealing to anyone who may have information in relation to this incident to contact them.

Anyone who was in the St Grellan’s Terrace and surrounding areas at Brackernagh, Ballinasloe between 3.30am and 4.30am and who may have mobile phone or dash-cam footage is asked to make this available to Gardaí.

In particular, Gardaí are looking to speak with anyone who may have seen a dark-coloured saloon car at these locations.

Investigations are ongoing.

Irish Garda police lamp sign. Image: Alamy