Teen hurt in Bangor paramilitary-style attack

A teenager is recovering in hospital today after being shot in a paramilitary-style attack.

A teenager is recovering in hospital today after being shot in a paramilitary-style attack.

The 17-year-old was shot in both knees in Carrickmannin Gardens, on the Kilcooley Estate, Bangor.

A police spokesman appealed for witnesses to the shooting, which happened at about 11.30pm yesterday.

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