Teenagers shot in Co Antrim

Two teenagers have been shot a number of times in a gun attack in a lane in Co Antrim.

Two teenagers have been shot a number of times in a gun attack in a lane in Co Antrim.

A masked man opened fire on the 16-year-old and 19-year-old off Colin Road, in Dunmurry, near Lisburn, just before 10pm on Friday night.

The younger victim received injuries to his lower back while the older man was hit in the legs.

A motive for the shooting has not yet been established but paramilitary involvement is one line of inquiry.

Police have appealed for witnesses to come forward.

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