03/11/2014

Man Shot In L'Derry

A man has been shot in a "paramilitary style" shooting in the Corrib Court area of L'Derry.

Detectives are appealing for information following the attack, which occurred on the evening of Saturday 1 November.

At about 23:40, police received a report that a 42-year-old man had been shot in the left leg by a man described as being approximately 6ft tall and wearing a balaclava and dark clothing.

]The man was taken to hospital for treatment to his injury, which is not believed to be life threatening.

Anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the area around 23:00 is asked to contact CID in Strand Road Police Station on the non emergency number 101.

The independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

(IT/CD)

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