Two hurt in polling station shooting

Two people were wounded tonight in shooting outside a polling station in Co Derry.

Two people were wounded tonight in shooting outside a polling station in Co Derry.

The incident took place outside a polling station in Draperstown as the General Election in Northern Ireland drew to a close.

It is understood a gunman stepped out of a car near a primary school where voting was taking place and fired shots.

One victim sustained a shoulder injury and another was struck in the arm.

Both victims were rushed to hospital for treatment.

PA

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