13/11/2003

Teenager beaten in paramilitary-style attack

Police are appealing for witnesses after a teenager was beaten in a paramilitary-style attack in Londonderry last night.

The 18-year-old man suffered injuries to his arms, legs and stomach after being beaten with a nail-studded baseball bat.

The incident occurred outside a community centre in the Ballymagowan area of the city, on Wednesday night.

He was taken to hospital however his injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

(MB)

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