19/10/2006

Paramilitary style shooting in County Armagh

A 25-year-old man has been shot in a paramilitary style attack in County Armagh.

Shortly after 10.30pm yesterday evening, four masked men confronted the victim in his home in the Drumbeg area of Lurgan, then grabbed him and took him outside of the property.

They forced the man to the ground and proceeded to shoot him in the left leg.

The man was taken to hospital,where he was treated for his injuries.

A short time later, police attending the scene of the shooting came under sustained attack by youths who had gathered in the area.

A number of police vehicles were extensively damaged by stones, petrol bombs and other missiles which were being thrown.

The attack lasted for a number of hours, however no one was seriously injured.

Detectives in Craigavon have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed either the shooting, or the attack on police, or anyone with any information on either incident, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.

(EF)

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