28/08/2006

Teenager injured in air rifle attack

Police in County Londonderry have appealed for information after a teenager was shot by an air rifle last night.

Daniel Kelso, 14, was walking along the Portstewart promenade at around 10.45pm yesterday evening, when the incident happened.

The teenager sustained a serious injury to his leg during the attack, and was taken to hospital, where his condition is not thought to be life threatening.

Police have asked for anyone who may have been in the Crescent area of the promenade yesterday evening, and witnessed the incident, or who have any information in relation to it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.

(EF/KMcA)

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