A man has been injured following a shooting in the Creggan area of Derry this evening. Police are appealing for witnesses to what they describe as a paramilitary-style shooting which happened shortly after 6pm in the vicinity of Central Drive. A 35-year-old man was taken to hospital following the incident with a gunshot wound to his lower leg. Three masked men are believed to have been involved, in what detectives have called "a vicious and sickening attack". "It was reported that three masked men were involved in what was a vicious and sickening attack which has left this man with a serious and potentially life-changing injury.

Source: Irish Examiner February 08, 2019 20:37 UTC