12/11/2003

Two injured in paramilitary-style attacks

Police are appealing information following two separate paramilitary-style attacks in Co Antrim.

In the Revallagh area of Bushmills, a man was beaten with iron bars and baseball bats by five masked men on Tuesday evening. The victim was taken to hospital were he was treated for suspected fractures.

Elsewhere, a 49-year-old man was injured after being shot in the leg in north Belfast. The incident took place in Culpa Street at around 6pm on Tuesday.

Anyone with information on either attack is asked to contact police on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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