Coleraine: man in his 70s shot five times by masked men

He also suffered injuries to his head in that attack

Ballygallin Park area of Coleraine where a man in his 70s was shot last night
Author: Nigel GouldPublished 31st Jan 2025
Last updated 31st Jan 2025

A man in his 70s has been shot in Coleraine.

Police say the man is in hospital where it was discovered he had been shot five times in the arm and legs.

A PSNI spokesperson appealing for information about the incident yesterday (Thursday) said: “Shortly after 7.50pm, we received a report that a number of men, wearing balaclavas, had broken into a residential property in the Ballygallin Park area of the town and assaulted the resident, a man aged in his 70s.

"When the man was taken to hospital for treatment, it was established that he had been shot five times in the arm and legs. He had also sustained injuries to his head and torso.

“At this time, the injuries he received are thankfully not thought to be life-threatening."

The spokesperson added that it was "absolutely appalling" that an elderly person should be attacked in their own home in this way.

"There is no place in our society for vigilantism and we are fortunate that the outcome was not much more serious," the spokesperson added.

“Our enquiries are at an early stage and we would appeal for anyone with information in relation to this incident to contact us.

“If you saw or heard anything suspicious, or have CCTV or other footage which could assist our investigation, please call our detectives can be contacted on 101, quoting reference number 1450 of 30/01/25.”

You can also submit a report online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.

Information can be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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