PSNI investigate north Down shooting

The PSNI is investigating an attack in which a man (21) was shot in the leg in north Down.

The PSNI is investigating an attack in which a man (21) was shot in the leg in north Down.

The attack took place shortly after 11pm last night in Whitehall Drive, Bangor, when the man was approached by two men in dark ski masks.

Detectives are trying to establish a motive for the attack and are appealing for witnesses.

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