Man injured in Derry shooting

A man in his 40s was injured in a paramilitary-style shooting in Derry last night.

A man in his 40s was injured in a paramilitary-style shooting in Derry last night.

Three masked men entered a house on Tyrconnell street in the city at about midnight last night and shot the man in the legs. He was taken to hospital. Shots were also fired at a second man in the house but he escaped uninjured.

Anyone with information is asked to contact CID in Derry on 0845 600 8000. Information can also be passed anonymously to the Crimestoppers Charity on 0800 555 111.

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