01/07/2003

Man treated in hospital following shooting

A man has been treated in hospital following a paramilitary-style attack in Co Antrim this morning.

The 20-year-old victim was walking along the Dough Road, Ballyclare at around 12.10am when he was approached by three masked men.

The attackers, who were wearing dark clothing, proceeded to trail the man into a nearby alleyway before shooting him in the upper thigh.

Anyone with information are asked to contact detectives at Newtownabbey on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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