12/02/2014

Appeal Over Bangor Shooting

Detectives investigating a double shooting in Bangor on Monday 10 February are making an appeal for witnesses.

Two men aged 24 and 33 were shot in their car in the Eastway area of the Whitehill estate at around 12:45.

One of the men received a gunshot wound to his leg and the second sustained gunshot wounds to his chest. Both received hospital treatment.

Detectives have said they would like to speak to anyone who noticed any suspicious people or vehicles in the Whitehill estate on Sunday night and into the early hours of Monday morning.

Police are keen to speak to any motorcyclists, dog walkers or anyone else who may have been in the Eastway or Valentines Park areas between midnight and 1am.

Anyone with any information can call 0845 600 8000. Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

(IT)

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