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Woman shot by masked intruders in Newtownabbey Woman shot by masked intruders in Newtownabbey
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A woman has been shot in the legs after two men forced their way into her home on the outskirts of north Belfast.A woman has been shot in the legs after two men forced their way into her home on the outskirts of north Belfast.
The woman, 47, and two men were in the house at Ballyronan Park in Rathcoole, Newtownabbey, County Antrim, at about 19:45 GMT on Sunday when the masked men came in. The woman, 47, and two men were in a flat at Ballyronan Park in Rathcoole, Newtownabbey, County Antrim, at about 19:45 GMT on Sunday when the masked men came in.
The woman fled from the house but was shot in both legs outside. Her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening. The woman fled from the flat but was shot in both legs outside. Her injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.
A 40-year-old man was also assaulted, sustaining minor injuries.A 40-year-old man was also assaulted, sustaining minor injuries.
Police have appealed for information. Police described the shooting as "utterly barbaric" and appealed for information.