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Residents assaulted, gun fired in Watson home invasion

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Two residents were assaulted and a firearm discharged in an aggravated burglary of a Watson home on Friday night.

Police say a number of male offenders entered a residence in Molesworth Street and threatened the two occupants around 10.40pm.

Both residents were assaulted, and police said in the course of the assaults a firearm was discharged.

No one was seriously injured and the offenders left the scene.

ACT Policing attended the scene and is seeking witnesses to the burglary.

Anyone who witnessed suspicious people or vehicles in the Watson area are urged to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.

Quote reference 6083369. Information can be provided anonymously.