27/08/2015

Man Shot In Paramilitary-Style Attack In L'Derry

A man has been shot in a paramilitary-style attack in L'Derry.

The 30-year-old was shot in the leg in the Corrib Court area of Ballymagroarty on Wednesday night.

He is believed to be in a stable condition in hospital.

Environment Minister Mark H Durkan tweeted: 'So called 'punishment shooting' in Ballymac last night.violence solves nothing just creates more violence and more victims.'

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

Ulster Unionist MLA and Policing Board member Ross Hussey said: "It is a depressing fact that in the summer of 2015, we are still hearing about so called punishment shootings from armed gangs. I utterly and unreservedly condemn the shooting of the man in Ballymagroarty, Londonderry last night.

"No matter which group carried out this attack, and no matter what their excuse might be, it is totally unacceptable."

(CD)


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