27/03/2003

Man injured in paramilitary-style attack

Police have launched an investigation after a man was shot and injured in a paramilitary-style attack in Co Down.

The man was also beaten around the head during the attack which happened on the Model Farm housing estate at around 9pm on Wednesday night.

The man was taken to Down Hospital where he was treated for bullet wounds to his ankles.

His injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

(MB)

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