Man injured in Armagh 'punishment shooting'

A man is recovering in hospital in Armagh after he was shot in a paramilitary-style attack.

A man is recovering in hospital in Armagh after he was shot in a paramilitary-style attack.

The man was walking through an underpass in the Niall's Crescent area of Armagh city late last night when he was attacked.

A group of up to five masked men held the man and shot him once in each leg.

The victim's condition is not believed to be life-threatening.

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