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Two men injured in shooting in Bangor, County Down | Two men injured in shooting in Bangor, County Down |
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Two men have been shot in Bangor, County Down. | Two men have been shot in Bangor, County Down. |
One was shot three times in his chest, the other in a leg. It happened at the junction of East Way and Whitehill Drive in the Whitehill estate at about 01:00 GMT on Monday. | One was shot three times in his chest, the other in a leg. It happened at the junction of East Way and Whitehill Drive in the Whitehill estate at about 01:00 GMT on Monday. |
It is understood the man shot in the chest is in a stable condition in hospital, while the other man discharged himself. | It is understood the man shot in the chest is in a stable condition in hospital, while the other man discharged himself. |
Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them. | Police have appealed for anyone with information to contact them. |
DUP assembly member Alex Easton said it was a "worrying disturbance". | |
"Whitehill has been progressing over the years, it is a close-knit community and this is a big setback for everybody," he said. | |
There is a strong police presence in the area and their operation is expect to continue for some time. |