21/03/2018

Fresh Appeal Issued After Man Found With Gunshot Wound In Moneymore

Police investigating the attempted murder of a man who was found slumped in a car with a gunshot wound to his head in Moneymore have made a fresh appeal for information.

The incident happened on the Carndaisy Road at around 9.50pm on Friday, 09 March.

The 22-year-old man was discovered by a passer-by inside a blue BMW.

Detective Chief Inspector Will Tate said: "Following extensive enquiries and medical reports, we have been able to confirm the man sustained a gunshot to his head. He remains in hospital in a critical condition.

"The incident is being treated as attempted murder at this time."

The PSNI are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/LM)

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