17/12/2015

Man Shot In Legs In Co Armagh

A man has been shot in both legs in Co Armagh.

A group of men forced their way into a house in the Meadowbank area of Craigavon and dragged the victim outside and shot him in both legs.

The incident happened on Thursday night.

The 26-year-old man has is being treated in hospital.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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