18/11/2013

Boy Injured In Coleraine Shooting

A 15-year-old boy has been shot in both legs by masked men in Coleraine, County L'Derry.

The incident began at 05:00 this morning when three men wearing dark clothing entered a house at Glebe Avenue and shot him.

One of the men was also carrying a baseball bat. The boy was taken to hospital for treatment.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to come forward.

(IT/CD)

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