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Man shot in each leg in Co Down

Detectives have appealed for information following the incident in Dundonald on Monday.

Jonathan McCambridge
Tuesday 04 January 2022 07:08 EST
The PSNI has appealed for information following a shooting incident in Dundonald (Niall Carson/PA)
The PSNI has appealed for information following a shooting incident in Dundonald (Niall Carson/PA) (PA Archive)

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A man has been shot in each leg in an attack in Dundonald, Co Down.

Detectives investigating the shooting incident in the Enler Park Central area on Monday are appealing for information.

A PSNI spokesperson said: “Just after 9.10pm, we received a report that a 37-year-old man had been shot in both of his legs.

“He has been taken to hospital for treatment.

“Our inquiries are ongoing to establish the circumstances surrounding this incident and we are keen to hear from anyone who was in the area at the time.”

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