14/04/2003

Man shot in paramilitary style attack

A 24-year-old man has been treated in hospital for a gunshot wound to his left calf following a paramilitary style shooting in Co Antrim.

It is understood that the man was shot at the junction of Green Walk and Rathcoole Drive in Newtownabbey at around 10.45pm on Sunday night.

Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them in Newtownabbey on 028 9065 0222 or alternatively at Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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