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Sheena McStravick

PSNI investigating 'brutal' and 'despicable' shooting in Co Antrim

Police have slammed the 'brutal' and 'despicable' shooting of a man at a house in Co Antrim on Saturday night.

Officers were called to the scene at 10.20pm on September 19, following reports that three men had forced their way into a house in the Stranocum area and shot a man.

Inspector Stephen McCafferty said: “We received a report at 10:20pm that three men forced their way into a house in the area and shot a man, in his arms and legs.

“We are treating this brutal shooting as a paramilitary-style attack.

"This is despicable and should not happen in a civilised society.

“An investigation is underway and I would urge anyone with any information to call detectives on 101 quoting reference number 2308 of 19/09/20.

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