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Londonderry: Man shot in leg 'by appointment' | Londonderry: Man shot in leg 'by appointment' |
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A 42-year-old man has been shot in an overnight gun attack in Londonderry. | |
Police said they were investigating a "paramilitary-style shooting" which happened in the Ballymagroarty area of the city at about 23:40 GMT. | |
Sinn Féin councillor Eric McGinley said he understood the man had been shot in the leg "by appointment" during a so-called punishment attack. | Sinn Féin councillor Eric McGinley said he understood the man had been shot in the leg "by appointment" during a so-called punishment attack. |
He said: "This is a very worrying development as it's the second shooting in this area in just over a month." | He said: "This is a very worrying development as it's the second shooting in this area in just over a month." |
Police said they received a report that a 42-year-old man had been shot in the left leg at Corrib Court by a man described as being approximately 6ft tall, who was wearing a balaclava and dark clothing. | |
The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to his injury which is not believed to be life-threatening. | |
In a statement, Mr McGinley added: "It's important to repeat the message that there is no place for guns on the streets of our city. | |
"The community does not want this and the people behind these actions need to stop." | "The community does not want this and the people behind these actions need to stop." |
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