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Man shot in paramilitary style attack in Derry | Man shot in paramilitary style attack in Derry |
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A man is recovering in hospital after he was shot in both legs in a paramilitary style attack in Londonderry. | A man is recovering in hospital after he was shot in both legs in a paramilitary style attack in Londonderry. |
It happened in a house in Creggan Hill at about 1830 GMT on Sunday. | |
It is believed the victim, who is 22, was shot in both ankles. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. | It is believed the victim, who is 22, was shot in both ankles. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening. |
The parents of some children who were playing nearby said the gunmen threatened to shoot them. | |
"The wee ones were all out in the street, and two men in masks came out from the laneway and one of the wee boys said, 'Are you a robber'? | |
"He said the man in the balaclava replied 'Aye, get out of my way or I'll kill you', and then they ran off round the backs of the houses." | |
SDLP MLA Pat Ramsey said the Derry community was set against violence. | SDLP MLA Pat Ramsey said the Derry community was set against violence. |
"This is a despicable act that has left the community of the Creggan Hill area in fear. | "This is a despicable act that has left the community of the Creggan Hill area in fear. |
"There is absolutely no place for guns, punishment shootings or kangaroo courts in our society. I totally condemn this brutal attack." | "There is absolutely no place for guns, punishment shootings or kangaroo courts in our society. I totally condemn this brutal attack." |
'Covered in blood' | 'Covered in blood' |
Neighbours on Creggan Hill said they saw "a lot of blood" on the ground. | Neighbours on Creggan Hill said they saw "a lot of blood" on the ground. |
"As he was being put into the ambulance he was covered in blood. | "As he was being put into the ambulance he was covered in blood. |
"He had his hands over his head and he was awake, so he seemed ok, I just hope to God he is." | "He had his hands over his head and he was awake, so he seemed ok, I just hope to God he is." |
Community worker Tommy McCourt said he condemned the shooting unreservedly. | Community worker Tommy McCourt said he condemned the shooting unreservedly. |
"We do not believe in and do not support violence as a way of dealing with social issues. | "We do not believe in and do not support violence as a way of dealing with social issues. |
"This should not be happening, and something needs to be put in place to stop this happening. | "This should not be happening, and something needs to be put in place to stop this happening. |
"Engagement is what has removed violence, and we need to engage with people to stop this happening." | "Engagement is what has removed violence, and we need to engage with people to stop this happening." |