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Man, 28, is shot in head and back | Man, 28, is shot in head and back |
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A 28-year-old man has been shot in the head and back in County Antrim. | |
He was walking along the Ballyhill Road between Ligoniel and Nutts Corner when a car pulled up alongside him and one of the passengers opened fire. | |
The man was taken to hospital, but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. | The man was taken to hospital, but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. |
Police have yet to establish a motive for Sunday night's attack and are still examining the scene. The Ballyhill Road remains closed. | |
Belfast Lord Mayor Jim Rodgers has condemned the attack. | |
"It's horrendous that people still want to use a gun to go out and injure or even kill somebody," said Mr Rodgers. | "It's horrendous that people still want to use a gun to go out and injure or even kill somebody," said Mr Rodgers. |
"And as the lord mayor I would appeal to people to assist police with their enquiries so that those who were involved can be quickly arrested." | "And as the lord mayor I would appeal to people to assist police with their enquiries so that those who were involved can be quickly arrested." |