Man shot in both legs by masked intruders in Derry/Londonderry

You are viewing content from Q Newry and Mourne 100.5. Would you like to make this your preferred location?

By Jonathan McCambridge, PA

Police are appealing for information after a man was shot in both legs at a house in Derry/Londonderry.

The incident occurred in the Kildrum Gardens area of the city in the early hours of today.

A PSNI spokesman said: “It was reported just after midnight that three masked men had entered a property in the area.

“Two of them entered a bedroom where a man, aged in his 30s, was sleeping and shot him twice – once in each leg.

“He was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries.

“A woman, who was also in the property at the time, was thankfully physically uninjured but has been left shaken by the incident.”

Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference number 6 of 05/04/22.

Join the Thank Q Club

Sign up for the Thank Q Club and receive exclusive offers, fun competitions and amazing prizes - it's quick and easy to do!

Sign Up Log In

Listen on the go

Download the Q Radio app to keep listening, wherever you are! It's available on Apple and Android devices.

Download from the App Store Download from Google Play