10/05/2012

Man Shot In The Leg In Derry

A 39-year-old man has been shot in Londonderry.

Three shots were fired at him as he answered the door to two masked men, at round 10.30pm in the Glendara area on Wednesday night.

He was shot in the leg as he tried to close the door.

His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/GK)

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