02/05/2006

Man shot during paramilitary style attack

Police have appealed for information following a paramilitary-style attack in County Armagh yesterday evening.

A police spokesperson said that a man walking through a subway close to the Niall's Crescent area of Armagh city just before 11pm, was accosted by around five masked men who grabbed the victim and proceeded to shoot him once in each leg.

He was taken to hospital, where his condition is not believed to be life threatening.

Police in Armagh have asked for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have any information in relation to it, to contact them on 0845 600 800, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.

(EF/SP)

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