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Man wounded in masked gang attack | Man wounded in masked gang attack |
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A man has been wounded in a shooting in County Donegal. | A man has been wounded in a shooting in County Donegal. |
It happened near the village of St Johnston at approximately 2100 BST on Thursday. | It happened near the village of St Johnston at approximately 2100 BST on Thursday. |
The 26-year-old, originally from Londonderry, was sitting in a car outside his Transalla home when four masked men pulled up. | The 26-year-old, originally from Londonderry, was sitting in a car outside his Transalla home when four masked men pulled up. |
They opened fire on the car in which the man's girlfriend was also sitting. He was hit in the neck, but managed to drive off. | |
His girlfriend, who jumped out of the car, was abducted by the gang. She was later abandoned several miles away. | His girlfriend, who jumped out of the car, was abducted by the gang. She was later abandoned several miles away. |
Her boyfriend drove to a neighbour's house and alerted gardai. He was then taken to Letterkenny Hospital, where he underwent surgery. | Her boyfriend drove to a neighbour's house and alerted gardai. He was then taken to Letterkenny Hospital, where he underwent surgery. |
A dog, which was also in the car and hit by a bullet, was treated by a vet. | A dog, which was also in the car and hit by a bullet, was treated by a vet. |
It is understood the couple, who both come from Derry, had only recently moved into the Transalla area. | It is understood the couple, who both come from Derry, had only recently moved into the Transalla area. |
Gardai said they were working to establish a motive for the attack. | Gardai said they were working to establish a motive for the attack. |