Police Investigate Shooting Incident In L'Derry

Detectives are appealing for information after a young man was shot in the Creggan area on Wednesday night, November 27th.

Shortly after 10:10 PM, police received a report that the man, in his late teens, had been shot in the leg. He was taken to hospital with serious injuries.

The victim told police he was walking to meet a friend when he was followed and shot by a group of people.

Issuing an appeal for information, Detective Sergeant Ballentine said: "It's appalling that a young person should be attacked in this way. This deplorable act of violence will have a long-lasting impact on the victim and I know the local community will agree that there is no place in our society for this type of vigilante justice. "Our enquiries are at an early stage and we would appeal for anyone with information in relation to this incident to contact us.

"We are particularly keen to hear from anyone who may have been in Springtown Road area of the town, between 9.30pm and 10pm. If you saw or heard anything suspicious, or have footage which could assist our investigation, please call our detectives can be contacted on 101, quoting reference number 1677 of 27/11/24.”

You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

Information can be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.