Man critical after being shot in legs

A 27-year-old man was in a critical condition in hospital last night after he was shot in both legs in a paramilitary-style punishment…

A 27-year-old man was in a critical condition in hospital last night after he was shot in both legs in a paramilitary-style punishment attack in south Armagh.

A second man, aged 35, was also shot in the legs but his injuries were less serious. The attack occurred at New Road, Forkhill, Co Armagh shortly after 8 p.m.

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