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Sean O'Reilly: Victim of shooting denied travel to Scotland for treatment Shooting victim 'prevented from travelling for treatment'
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Sean O'Reilly was shot twice while sitting in a taxi in the Bell Steel Manor area of DunmurrySean O'Reilly was shot twice while sitting in a taxi in the Bell Steel Manor area of Dunmurry
The victim of a suspected republican feud shooting in Northern Ireland has been denied travel to Scotland for surgery on anti-terrorism grounds, his solicitor has said. The victim of a suspected republican feud shooting in Northern Ireland has been prevented from travelling to Scotland for surgery, his solicitor has claimed.
Sean O'Reilly, 49, was shot twice in an attack in the Bell Steel Manor area of Dunmurry on Sunday.Sean O'Reilly, 49, was shot twice in an attack in the Bell Steel Manor area of Dunmurry on Sunday.
An air ambulance was ready to take him to Glasgow for surgery, but he was then informed he was being denied travel. Mr O'Reilly's solicitor alleged he was denied travel under anti-terrorism legislation.
A legal challenge is now likely. The Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) has said it was not its decision.
His solicitor, Peter Corrigan of Phoenix Law, said the decision was "absolutely disgraceful". Mr O'Reilly is currently believed to be under armed guard at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast for his own safety.
Mr O'Reilly was admitted to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast on Sunday. He has undergone surgery to remove a bullet from his collarbone.
He underwent surgery to remove a bullet from his collarbone.
A scan showed he had also suffered a severed nerve in his left bicep and arrangements were made for specialist surgery in Glasgow.A scan showed he had also suffered a severed nerve in his left bicep and arrangements were made for specialist surgery in Glasgow.
Mr Corrigan said: "The surgeon has said he has to be there before Saturday or the nerves will die. The PSNI contacted Police Scotland so it could arrange to manage the risk to him while in Glasgow.
"The air ambulance was ready but then he was told that the authorities have refused to take him under anti-terrorism legislation." However, it is believed the hospital were then unwilling to admit him.
He claimed the decision is unlawful and will be challenged in court. Mr O'Reilly's solicitor, Peter Corrigan of Phoenix Law, said a surgeon has said he requires treatment before Saturday "or the nerves will die".
He has threatened to take legal action.
Republican Network for Unity, a small political group with links to the dissident organisation Óglaigh na hÉireann, has said Mr O'Reilly is one of its members.Republican Network for Unity, a small political group with links to the dissident organisation Óglaigh na hÉireann, has said Mr O'Reilly is one of its members.