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19/04/2021
Man Shot By Police In L'Derry
A man has been shot by police in L'Derry.
The incident happened in the Top of Hill area at around 10.45pm on Saturday, 17 April.
The victim is being treated in hospital.
A police officer sustained knife wounds to his arm and head and was taken to hospital to be treated.
Sinn Fein MLA Martina Anderson said: "The man is in intensive care in hospital and my first thoughts are that I hope he will survive his injuries.
"A police officer also suffered a stab wound during the incident. Thankfully the officer has been released from hospital and I hope he too makes a full recovery.
"I am deeply shocked that a vulnerable man has been shot by police. I have contacted senior police and the Police Ombudsman to convey my grave concerns that lethal force has been used in this incident.
"The PSNI needs to be provide the public with a full explanation about this shooting of a vulnerable man."
The incident happened in the Top of Hill area at around 10.45pm on Saturday, 17 April.
The victim is being treated in hospital.
A police officer sustained knife wounds to his arm and head and was taken to hospital to be treated.
Sinn Fein MLA Martina Anderson said: "The man is in intensive care in hospital and my first thoughts are that I hope he will survive his injuries.
"A police officer also suffered a stab wound during the incident. Thankfully the officer has been released from hospital and I hope he too makes a full recovery.
"I am deeply shocked that a vulnerable man has been shot by police. I have contacted senior police and the Police Ombudsman to convey my grave concerns that lethal force has been used in this incident.
"The PSNI needs to be provide the public with a full explanation about this shooting of a vulnerable man."
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