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Conor Coyle

Strabane shooting: Police appeal after 19-year-old shot in leg by masked men

Police in Co Tyrone are appealing for information after a man was shot in the leg and beaten by two masked man.

The incident happened in the Springhill Park area of Strabane on Wednesday evening.

The 19-year-old man was taken to hospital with his injuries following the incident.

Police are appealing for anyone who may have been in the area at the time to come forward.

"Detectives are appealing for information following a shooting incident in the Springhill Park area of Strabane yesterday evening (Wednesday 9 February)," a police spokesperson said.

Detective Sergeant Connolly said: “Shortly after 7.20pm it was reported that two masked men entered a house armed with guns and a baseball bat.

“A 19-year-old man was beaten with the baseball bat before being shot in the leg.

“He was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries.

“I would appeal to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or who may have any information that could help with our enquiries, to contact detectives on 101 quoting reference 1668 of 09/02/22."

SDLP councillor for the area Jason Barr has condemned the shooting.

“This shooting is an extremely worrying incident and my thoughts go out to the young man who was the victim of this savage attack," Cllr Barr said.

"Shooting someone in the leg can cause life altering injuries, but he has been taken to hospital and I hope he makes a full recovery.

"This attack was carried out by armed and masked men in a residential area in the early evening, it was very sinister and will cause concern in the local community."

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