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Newry shooting: Man remains critically ill | |
(about 5 hours later) | |
A 50-year-old man shot in the stomach and knee in Newry, County Down, remains critically ill in hospital. | |
The attack happened at Parkhead Crescent at about 19:00 GMT on Saturday. It is not believed to be paramilitary-related. | |
The victim underwent emergency surgery at nearby Daisy Hill Hospital, and was later moved to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. | |
A 79-year-old man who was arrested has been released on conditional bail. | |
Sinn Féin Newry councillor Charlie Casey condemned those responsible. | Sinn Féin Newry councillor Charlie Casey condemned those responsible. |
'No support whatsoever' | 'No support whatsoever' |
"If someone comes to shoot someone in their home, in the current climate where everyone is trying to work hard towards peace, it has to be totally condemned," he said. | "If someone comes to shoot someone in their home, in the current climate where everyone is trying to work hard towards peace, it has to be totally condemned," he said. |
"We thought things like this had disappeared into the past. | "We thought things like this had disappeared into the past. |
"It is unfortunate and sad, and if anyone knows anything about it then they should contact the police." | "It is unfortunate and sad, and if anyone knows anything about it then they should contact the police." |
Dominic Bradley, SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh, said: "This type of action has no support whatsoever in Newry and cannot be justified. | Dominic Bradley, SDLP MLA for Newry and Armagh, said: "This type of action has no support whatsoever in Newry and cannot be justified. |
"It is wrong and no strategy, aims, or objectives can make it right. | "It is wrong and no strategy, aims, or objectives can make it right. |
"I would appeal to anyone who can help the police in their investigation of this crime to do so without delay." | "I would appeal to anyone who can help the police in their investigation of this crime to do so without delay." |