Man shot in Derry paramilitary-style attack

A man (30) has been shot in the legs in a paramilitary-style attack in Co Derry.

A man (30) has been shot in the legs in a paramilitary-style attack in Co Derry.

The man was approached by three men shortly after 10pm at Crescent Playing Fields off Bushmills Road in Coleraine and was shot twice in the knees.

His injuries are not thought to be life threatening.

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