Northern Irish detectives are investigating an incident in which a crossbow bolt was fired through a window in Belfast. 

Sometime before 8.50pm last night someone fired the bolt through a flat window in the Donegall Mews area near Donegall Road, PSNI detectives said. 

A woman was the only person at home during the time of the attack. She was not injured in the incident.

The PSNI are appealing for anyone with information to contact detectives at Musgrave Street on 0845 600 8000. Alternatively, information can be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers charity by calling 0800 555 111.