DETECTIVES are appealing for information following a shooting incident in Derry’s Creggan Heights area tonight, Friday, January 8.
A man was shot in the leg outside a residential property just before 7:45pm.
He has been taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries, which are not believed to be flife threatening, but may be life changing.
NIFRS are also in attendance after a vehicle was set on fire at the scene.
Detective Sergeant Gavin McLaughlin 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 via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
“You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.
