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Stolen 4x4 man is shot by police | Stolen 4x4 man is shot by police |
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A man who had been driving a stolen Range Rover has been shot by police in the County Down village of Gilford. | A man who had been driving a stolen Range Rover has been shot by police in the County Down village of Gilford. |
The vehicle had earlier been taken from a house in Craigavon, County Armagh, at about 0430 BST on Saturday. | The vehicle had earlier been taken from a house in Craigavon, County Armagh, at about 0430 BST on Saturday. |
At the house in Carrigart Crescent, a man threatened the occupant with a petrol bomb, police said. | |
It is understood the man crashed the 4x4 and then tried to escape when one shot was fired. He was taken to hospital with an injury to his abdomen. | It is understood the man crashed the 4x4 and then tried to escape when one shot was fired. He was taken to hospital with an injury to his abdomen. |
His condition is described as not life threatening. | His condition is described as not life threatening. |
A police patrol car came upon the vehicle at Castleview, Gilford, shortly after 0500 BST. | A police patrol car came upon the vehicle at Castleview, Gilford, shortly after 0500 BST. |
The incident has been referred to the Police Ombudsman, who will investigate whether the use of gunfire was justified. | The incident has been referred to the Police Ombudsman, who will investigate whether the use of gunfire was justified. |