A MAN in his 20s was been shot in the leg in a paramilitary-style assault in Derry on Tuesday night.
It happened on Meenan Drive in the Bogside area of the city shortly after 10.30 pm.
The man was taken to Altnagelvin hospital for treatment to his injuries.
Police have appealed for anyone information about the gun attack to come forward.
“Those responsible for this barbaric act do not represent the interests of this community, nor do they contribute anything to it,” Police Derry City and Strabane said in a statement.
“They do it to try and exert influence, or gain control of those they claim to represent.”
Sinn Fein MLA Karen Mullan condemned the shooting
“This is not what the people of this area want or need and those responsible must stop,” she said.
“Anyone with information on this attack should bring it forward to the police.”
Police appealed for anyone with information to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1976 13/04/21, or submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/
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