A man in his 20s has been left badly injured after being shot by a masked gang on Tuesday night.
Police in Derry are appealing for information after the man was shot in both legs inside his home in the Bogside.
The gang of three or four people arrived at a house after 10pm in Meenan Drive before entering and carrying out the attack.
When police responded to the incident, a small crowd attacked officers by throwing a firework and a number of petrol bombs.
PSNI Detective Inspector Hughes said: “This violent shooting attack can only be described as completely reckless.
“The fact those responsible thought it was acceptable to shoot in a built-up area shows the contempt they have for people in the community. The bullets could have strayed at any moment and hit someone passing by, or struck another property.
“It is utterly appalling.
“We are continuing with our enquiries, and working to establish a motive for this attack. Anyone who can help us identify those responsible is asked to call our detectives at Strand Road on 101, quoting reference 1976 of 13/04/21.”
