04/05/2012

Teen Attacked And Shot In Leg

A teenager has been shot in the leg in Dunmurray.

The 18-year-old male was walking down an alley in Summerhill Park at around 9pm last night, when he was attacked by a masked man.

He was taken to hospital and his injury is not believed to be life threatening.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them

(CD)

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