04/07/2017

Man Shot In Both Legs In L'Derry

Police are appealing for information after a 44-year-old man was shot in both legs in L'Derry.

The incident occurred in the Galliagh Park area at 11.40pm on Monday, 03 July.

The man was taken to hospital but his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

The PSNI condemned the attack as "brutal".

A police spokesperson said: "A 44-year-old man was shot in both legs at Galliagh Parlk, Derry at 11:40 pm yesterday evening.

"Anybody with information contact 101."

(LM/CD)

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