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10/08/2011
Help Sought After Overnight Derry Shooting
The North's police are appealing for information following a shooting incident in the Ewing Street area of Derry.
A PSNI statement said: "At approximately 10pm on the evening of Tuesday 9 August, a 38-year-old male was shot while at home.
"It is believed he was shot three times in the leg and once in the arm.
"This man is receiving treatment in hospital, [but] his injuries are not believed to be life threatening."
The police said that a blue Mercedes car was also damaged by shots during this incident, being hit on its windows.
The statement concluded, that anyone with information about the incident is being asked to contact CID in Strand Road Police Station on 0845 600 8000.
"Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111," the statement said.
Following another, unconnected shooting incident, a 14-year-old boy and a 49-year-old man have been charged with attempted murder.
It came on foot of news that a 34-year-old man was shot in the ankle at his home in the Hazel View area of Lagmore on Monday.
The two accused are also facing charges including possession of an offensive weapon and criminal damage and are expected to appear at Lisburn Magistrates court on Wednesday.
The PSNI said that six guns have been discovered in a number of follow-up searches.
(BMcC)
A PSNI statement said: "At approximately 10pm on the evening of Tuesday 9 August, a 38-year-old male was shot while at home.
"It is believed he was shot three times in the leg and once in the arm.
"This man is receiving treatment in hospital, [but] his injuries are not believed to be life threatening."
The police said that a blue Mercedes car was also damaged by shots during this incident, being hit on its windows.
The statement concluded, that anyone with information about the incident is being asked to contact CID in Strand Road Police Station on 0845 600 8000.
"Or if someone would prefer to provide information without giving their details, they can contact the independent charity Crimestoppers and speak to them anonymously on 0800 555 111," the statement said.
Following another, unconnected shooting incident, a 14-year-old boy and a 49-year-old man have been charged with attempted murder.
It came on foot of news that a 34-year-old man was shot in the ankle at his home in the Hazel View area of Lagmore on Monday.
The two accused are also facing charges including possession of an offensive weapon and criminal damage and are expected to appear at Lisburn Magistrates court on Wednesday.
The PSNI said that six guns have been discovered in a number of follow-up searches.
(BMcC)
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