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06/09/2005
Derry man shot during robbery
A man has been shot in the leg during an attempted robbery on the outskirts of Londonderry on Monday.
At about 9am the man was working at a motor dealer’s yard at Coney Road, off the Culmore Road, when an armed man confronted him and demanded money.
When the worker refused, he was shot. The victim was taken to hospital where he underwent surgery, however his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The gunman is described as being about 5’ 9” tall with black hair and was wearing a woollen hat.
It is believed that he made off with an accomplice towards the border in an old-style black Nissan Primera with a Donegal registration plate.
Anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact police at Strand Road on 028 7136 7337, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(MB/SP)
At about 9am the man was working at a motor dealer’s yard at Coney Road, off the Culmore Road, when an armed man confronted him and demanded money.
When the worker refused, he was shot. The victim was taken to hospital where he underwent surgery, however his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The gunman is described as being about 5’ 9” tall with black hair and was wearing a woollen hat.
It is believed that he made off with an accomplice towards the border in an old-style black Nissan Primera with a Donegal registration plate.
Anyone who saw suspicious activity in the area is asked to contact police at Strand Road on 028 7136 7337, or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
(MB/SP)
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