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Woman shot by masked intruders in Newtownabbey | Woman shot by masked intruders in Newtownabbey |
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A woman has been shot in the legs after two men forced their way into her home on the outskirts of north Belfast. | A woman has been shot in the legs after two men forced their way into her home on the outskirts of north Belfast. |
The woman, 47, and two men were in a flat at Ballyronan Park in Rathcoole, Newtownabbey, County Antrim, at about 19:45 GMT on Sunday when the masked men came in. | |
The woman fled from the flat but was shot in both legs outside. Her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. | |
A 40-year-old man was also assaulted, sustaining minor injuries. | A 40-year-old man was also assaulted, sustaining minor injuries. |
Police described the shooting as "utterly barbaric" and appealed for information. |