28/05/2014

PSNI Appeal Over Dunmurry 'Punishment' Shooting

Detectives in Lisburn have launched an appeal for information over a "punishment style" shooting that occurred on the evening of Tuesday 27 May in Dunmurry.

A 23-year-old man was in a take away restaurant in the Juniper area at about 21:45 when another man came in and dragged him out.

The attacker is described as being of slim build, with a local accent and was wearing a black scarf over his face, a black beanie hat, black jacket and black jeans.

The 23-year-old was then walked to open ground at the rear of Glasvey Drive, where two other men were waiting. The man was then shot in his left knee and ankle. He was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries which are not believed to be life threatening.

Anyone who witnessed any suspicious behaviour in the Juniper or Glasvey Drive area, or anyone who knows anything about this incident, is asked to contact CID in Lisburn Police Station on the non-emergency number 101. The independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

(IT)

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