A police investigation has been launched after the West Bay home of a serving RCIPS Officer was damaged by gunfire this weekend.

Shortly before 4.30am on Sunday, 22 January 2012, police received a report of what appeared to be gunfire in Velma Banks Drive, West Bay.

Subsequent investigations revealed that the home of a serving police officer had been damaged by gunfire. No-one was injured in the incident and security precautions have been put in place with respect to the safety of the officer and his family.

Enquiries into the incident are ongoing.

Anyone who was in the area at the relevant time on Sunday morning and saw anyone in or around the area, or heard any gunfire, is asked to contact West Bay CID  on 949-3999, the RCIPS Tip-line 949-7777 or Crime Stoppers on 800-8477 (TIPS).