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Man shot in stomach in pub attack | Man shot in stomach in pub attack |
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A 25-year-old man has been shot in the stomach at a pub in Newcastle. | |
The victim was attacked when two men entered the Turnpike Pub in Chapel House on Monday night, police said. | |
He was taken to hospital where surgeons treated him for a gunshot wound to the lower stomach. His condition is described as stable. | |
A police spokesman said it was believed the victim was known to his attackers. Police patrols have been stepped up in the area. | |
Det Ch Insp Allan Brown, of Northumbria Police, said: "Extensive inquiries will continue throughout today and we are doing all we can to find those responsible for this. | |
"It's understandable that there may be concern in the community following this incident and local officers will be carrying out extra patrols in the area." | |
About 15 people were in the pub when the shooting happened at 2020 BST. | |
A forensic examination of the scene is taking place and officers are carrying out house-to-house inquiries. |
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