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03/02/2004
Police appeal for information on shotgun attack
Police are appealing for information following the shooting of a man in Co Antrim early this morning.
The 26-year-old victim was sitting in a car at Hazeldene Drive in Bushmills at around 6.15am when one shot was fired from a shotgun hitting the man.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment, however his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
The assailant is believed to have made off on foot in the direction of Esdale Park.
Police said they do not believe the incident was sectarian.
(MB)
The 26-year-old victim was sitting in a car at Hazeldene Drive in Bushmills at around 6.15am when one shot was fired from a shotgun hitting the man.
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment, however his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
The assailant is believed to have made off on foot in the direction of Esdale Park.
Police said they do not believe the incident was sectarian.
(MB)
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