09/06/2005

Man arrested as two injured in pellet gun attack

One man has been arrested after two people were injured in a pellet gun attack at a bar in Londonderry overnight.

A man walked into the 'Oval' bar on Duke Street in the Waterside area at about midnight and fired a number of shots.

One male customer was hit once in the head and twice on the hand while a woman sitting nearby was struck in the chest.

Both victims were treated in hospital however their injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

Police are keeping an open mind about the motive and have appealed for anyone with information about the attack to contact them on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

(MB/SP)

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