Man shot in the legs in L'Derry
Police say the incident in the Creggan area of the city was 'sickening and brutal'.
Last updated 13th Sep 2018
A woman and two children have escaped injury, but have been left badly shaken after a paramilitary style shooting.
Three men forced their way into a house on Oakland Park in the Creggan area of Londonderry at around 9.25pm on Wednesday night.
They shot a 20 year old man in the legs three times.
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. They have no place in our society and their actions should be condemned by all.
“I am appealing for anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with information about this attack to contact detectives in Strand Road on 101, quoting reference 1272 12/09/18. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.
Sinn Féin Councillor Kevin Campbell has slammed those responsible:
“I utterly condemn this attack.
“These actions should stop immediately and those responsible should pack up and get off the backs of the community.
“Anyone with information on this shooting should bring it forward to the Police immediately.”