Man seriously injured in Lurgan shooting

A man has been seriously injured in a shooting in playing fields in Lurgan today.

A man has been seriously injured in a shooting in playing fields in Lurgan today.

A number of shots were fired at Glenavon Lane at around 2.30pm this afternoon.

The man has since been taken to hospital and is thought to have sustained serious injuries to his stomach and around the top of his legs, although his injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

The surrounding area has been cordoned off.

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