Police in Derry are appealing for information following a shooting incident at the Rinmore Drive area last night, close to the Donegal border.
Detective Chief Inspector McCubbin said: “Shortly before 9:10 pm, it was reported that a man in his 30’s was shot a number of times at a house in the area.
“The man received gunshot wounds to his arms, legs and to one of his hands.
“It is also believed the man was attacked with iron bars during the incident with injuries to his legs and arms.
“The man has been taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries that are potentially life-changing.
“Enquiries are continuing but police are treating this as a paramilitary-style attack.
“This vicious and barbaric incident has left a man with potentially life-changing injuries and the recklessness shown by those involved in carrying out this attack in a built-up residential area should be condemned.
“There can be no justification for this type of attack and needs to stop. The local community should be outraged this shooting incident took place in their area.
“Officers who attended the incident to keep the local community safe came under attack from missiles at the scene. Police will continue to serve their local communities and everyone must work together to bring those to justice for this offence.
“We are appealing to anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw anything suspicious in the area to contact detectives in Strand Road on 101, quoting reference number 1290 16/11/18.
“Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime.”
It is the second paramilitary-style shooting in Derry this week.
On Wednesday night, a man in his 30s was shot in the legs during an attack by eight men as he walked to the shops in the Ballymagroarty area.
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