22/09/2015

Police Appeal To Trace Man Following Armagh Shootings

Police in Newry are appealing for help to trace a man following two shooting incidents in the area on Thursday, 17 September.

Two 32-year-old males were shot in the leg in Sandys Road and Armagh Road, and police believe they "may be linked".

Detective Inspector David Henderson said: "We believe this man was in the area of Armagh Road when the shooting there occurred. He is described as being approximately 6ft 3in/4in tall, aged in his twenties, of muscular build with a sallow complexion and tightly cut blonde hair (possibly dyed). This man is believed to be Eastern European."

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/LM)

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