29/09/2006

Man shot in 'paramilitary-style' attack

A 30-year-old man has been taken to hospital following a paramilitary-style shooting in County Londonderry yesterday evening.

It is understood that the victim was attacked by three men in the Crescent Playing Fields off the Bushmills Road in Coleraine shortly after 10pm.

The men proceeded to shoot the victim in both knees.

A spokesperson for the PSNI today confirmed that the man's injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have any information in relation to it are asked to contact police in Coleraine on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.

(EF/KMcA)

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