A MAN has been left with possibly life changing injuries after he was shot in both legs in a paramilitary style attack in Derry.
Police described the attack as “brutal”.
Detective Inspector Conor McStravick said: “We received a report around 8.30pm that a number of men wearing masks, gloves and dark clothing had knocked on the door of a property in the Brandywell road area.
“When a man in his 50s answered, he was pushed to the floor and shot twice in one leg and once in the other.
“Police attended the scene and the ambulance service took the man to hospital for treatment to injuries which may be life-changing.
“This was a brutal attack, which is being treated as a paramilitary style assault at this time.
“Our enquiries are an early stage and I would appeal to anyone who was in the Brandywell road area between 8pm and 8.30 pm last night and saw a number of men in the area acting suspiciously to get in touch.
“We need support from the public in providing us with the information we require to bring the perpetrators to justice.
“I would appeal to anyone who has information that could assist us to contact detectives at Strand Road on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1286 of 5/10/18.
“Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”
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