23/03/2015

Woman Shot In Both Legs In Co Antrim

A woman has been shot in the legs in Newtownabbey, Co Antrim.

Two masked men, one believed to be armed with a gun, broke into the victim's house in the Ballyronan Park area on Sunday at approximately 7.45pm.

The 47-year-old woman was shot in both legs and is currently being treated in hospital. Her injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Two other men were inside the property at the time of the attack. One of them suffered injuries to his legs and chin.

Police are appealing for witnesses to contact them.

(CD/IT)

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