Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Gun Attacks in Belfast Homes Linked to Drug Violence

12/22/2025

48 10

Summary

Story summary

Gun attacks occurred in north Belfast over the weekend, targeting two homes on Ainsworth Street, with no injuries reported.
Police say they are treating the incidents seriously and are investigating the motives.
Brian Kingston, a Democratic Unionist Party assembly member, said the shootings are linked to the 'toxic world of drugs' and urged attackers not from the area to leave the community, calling the events horrific during the Christmas season.

1 of 1

Story summary

Gun attacks occurred in north Belfast over the weekend, targeting two homes on Ainsworth Street, with no injuries reported.
Police say they are treating the incidents seriously and are investigating the motives.
Brian Kingston, a Democratic Unionist Party assembly member, said the shootings are linked to the 'toxic world of drugs' and urged attackers not from the area to leave the community, calling the events horrific during the Christmas season.