20/10/2016

Man Shot In Paramilitary Style Attack In L'Derry

A man is being treated in hospital after being shot in a paramilitary style attack in L'Derry.

The 22-year-old victim was found in the Hass Park area at around 8pm on Wednesday, 19 October.

He was abducted and taken to Dungiven where he was shot in the leg.

His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Sinn Féin MLA Caoimhe Archibald condemned the shooting.

She said: "There is absolutely no place for this type of behaviour in our society, it is totally unacceptable. I would urge anyone with information to bring it to the attention of the PSNI."

(CD/JP)

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