Approximately 2.15pm on Sunday 23^rd October 2016 police attended a report of a firearm being discharged in Box Hill Road at Claremont.  Two cars, a red sedan and a silver sedan, were seen leaving Box Hill Road at about that time.  Police believe the occupants of these cars may be able to further assist investigators with identifying the people responsible.

There was damage caused to a fence near a house but no one was injured.

The motive for the firearm discharge is not known although police believe the people involved are known to one another.

Detectives and Forensic Police are in attendance and investigations are continuing.

Anyone with information is asked to contact Crime Stoppers on 1800 333 000.