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Teenager injured in city shooting | |
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A teenager is being treated in hospital after being shot in the stomach in Edinburgh. | |
The 19-year-old was said to be in a stable condition after the incident in the Broomhouse area of the city at about 2130 GMT on Sunday. | |
He had received a single bullet wound to the stomach. | |
Following the shooting, a cordon was put in place around Broomhouse Crescent to allow investigations to take place. Police are appealing for witnesses. | |
The cordon remains in place while officers continue to work at the scene. | The cordon remains in place while officers continue to work at the scene. |
A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said: "Investigations are at a very early stage, and we are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area last night and saw or heard anything suspicious, and we would urge anyone with any information to contact us immediately. | A Lothian and Borders Police spokesman said: "Investigations are at a very early stage, and we are keen to speak to anyone who was in the area last night and saw or heard anything suspicious, and we would urge anyone with any information to contact us immediately. |
"At the same time, we would like to reassure local people that we have stepped up patrols in the area, and we currently have a number of officers providing a high-visibility presence in Broomhouse." | "At the same time, we would like to reassure local people that we have stepped up patrols in the area, and we currently have a number of officers providing a high-visibility presence in Broomhouse." |
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