14/04/2021

Man Shot In The Leg In L'Derry

A man, aged in his 20s, has been shot in the leg in L'Derry.

The shooting incident occurred in the Meenan Drive area just after 10.30pm on Tuesday, 13 April.

The victim is being treated in hospital.

Police described the attack as a "paramilitary-style assault".

PSNI Inspector Hamilton said: "Those responsible for this barbaric act do not represent the interests of this community, nor do they contribute anything to it.

"They do it to try and exert influence, or gain control of those they claim to represent."

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.


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