Londonderry: Man in hospital after 'barbaric' shooting
Vehicle also set alight in Creggan Heights in Derry
A man is in hospital with potentially life changing injuries after he was shot in the leg in Londonderry.
It happened in the Creggan Heights area of Derry just before 7.45pm on Friday night.
A vehicle was also set on fire in the area.
Detective sergeant Gavin McLaughlin, of the PSNI, said: "We have launched an investigation and while keeping an open mind, this barbaric shooting in a residential area bears all the hallmarks of a paramilitary style assault.
"Those responsible for this criminal act do not represent the interests of this community, nor do they contribute anything to it.
"They do it to try and exert influence, or gain control of those they claim to represent.
"I am appealing for anyone with information to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1634 8/01/21, or submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form here
"You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online."