A PROBE has been launched after a house was shot at in Aveley.
Essex Police received reports that the house in St Pauls Close received shots from a firearm at around 11.40pm on Tuesday.
A spokesman said: "No-one inside was hurt but damage was caused to a window.
"Detectives have been carrying out house-to-house enquiries in the area and, at this stage, we believe it was a targeted incident with no risk to the wider public.
"Officers remain in the area carrying out their enquiries and if you live in the area you might see a greater police presence than usual.
"If you saw anything, have any CCTV, dash cam, or Ring doorbell footage we need you to contact us on 101 quoting the incident number 1208 of 1 December.
"Alternatively you can contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111."
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