Man shot in legs in Derry-Londonderry

By Hannah Spratt

It's emerged two children were in a house in Derry Londonderry last night whilst a paramilitary style shooting was carried out. 

A 20 year old man was shot three times in the legs in the Oakfield Park area of creggan. 

Police say three men burst into the property at around 9.25 - describing the attack as 'Brutal' and 'Barbaric'. 

The children, and a woman who was in the property at the time, were not injured. 

The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to the gunshot wounds. 

Detective Superintendent Bobby Singleton said: “This was a sickening and brutal attack and yet another example of how criminal groups seek to control communities through fear and violence. 

"This man's injuries may well be life-changing. These attacks are barbaric and are about people cementing their own status and control over communities. 

"Nothing gives these people the right to violate the human rights of others." 

Police responded to a report that shots had been fired in the Creggan area of Derry/Londonderry around 9.30pm this evening. A man in his 20s, who sustained a number of gunshots to his legs, has been taken to hospital by NIAS for treatment.

— PSNI (@PoliceServiceNI) September 12, 2018