28/03/2017

Man Shot In L'Derry

A man has been shot in the leg in Co L'Derry.

Two masked men carried out the shooting in the Creggan area at around 8.30pm on Monday, 27 March, according to the police.

The 23-year-old victim is being treated in hospital, however his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Sinn Féin Councillor Kevin Campbell condemned the attack.

He said: "This attack on a young man in the Central Drive area of Creggan was wrong and I condemn it. 

"There can be no place for such incidents in our society.

"I would urge anyone with any information on this shooting to bring it forward to the police."

(CD/JP)

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