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25/10/2017
Investigation Launched After Man Shot In Newry
Police have launched an investigation after a man was shot in Newry.
The man, aged in his 50s, was shot in the hip at a house in the Drumgullion area at around 8.15pm on Tuesday, 24 October.
The man was taken to hospital and his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Police described the assault as a "callous and brazen attack".
A PSNI spokesperson said: "A Grey Peugeot 206 was reported on fire a short distance away in Violet Hill Avenue, just after the shooting occurred. Police are investigating if the vehicle is linked to the incident."
The PSNI are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady said: "I utterly condemn this disgraceful attack.
"There can be no place for these brutal actions in our society.
"This is an attack on the whole community in Newry and I would encourage anyone with information to bring it forward to the police."
(CD)
The man, aged in his 50s, was shot in the hip at a house in the Drumgullion area at around 8.15pm on Tuesday, 24 October.
The man was taken to hospital and his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
Police described the assault as a "callous and brazen attack".
A PSNI spokesperson said: "A Grey Peugeot 206 was reported on fire a short distance away in Violet Hill Avenue, just after the shooting occurred. Police are investigating if the vehicle is linked to the incident."
The PSNI are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
Sinn Féin MP Mickey Brady said: "I utterly condemn this disgraceful attack.
"There can be no place for these brutal actions in our society.
"This is an attack on the whole community in Newry and I would encourage anyone with information to bring it forward to the police."
(CD)
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