11/03/2014

Two Injured In Separate Gun Attacks

A man has been injured in a gun attack in L'Derry.

The male, in his 20's, was shot in both legs at a property on Monday night.

The shooting happened at a house in Kerrigan Close in the Brandywell area.

The victim was taken to hospital, however his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

In a separate attack, a 27-year-old was shot in the leg in west Belfast.

The incident occurred in an alleyway between Ross Road and Balkan Street.

The victim's injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

(CD)

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