Londonderry: Man shot and beaten with iron bars
Police officers also attacked with missiles at scene
Last updated 17th Nov 2018
A man in his 30s has been shot repeatedly and beaten with iron bars during a paramilitary style attack in Londonderry.
His injuries are thought to be potentially life changing.
Missiles were also thrown at police officers at the scene on Rinsmore Drive just before ten past nine on Friday night.
The PSNI described it as 'vicious' and 'barbaric' and have appealed for information.
Detective Chief Inspector McCubbin said: "This vicious and barbaric incident has left a man with potentially life changing injuries and the recklessness shown by those involved in carrying out this attack in a build-up residential area should be condemned.
"There can be no justification for this type of attack and needs to stop.
"The local community should be outraged this shooting incident took place in their area.
"Officers who attended the incident to keep the local community safe came under attack from missiles at the scene. Police will continue to serve their local communities and everyone must work together to bring those to justice for this offence."
He added: "We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw anything suspicious in the area to contact detectives in Strand Road on 101, quoting reference number 1290 16/11/18. 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."