A teenager has been shot in the leg in Co Down last night, police have confirmed.
They said the 19-year-old was shot once in his leg in the Ballyreagh Way area of Newtownards at around 8.40pm.
Police condemned the shooting and confirmed the teenager was taken to hospital after the Northern Ireland Ambulance Service also attended the scene.
PSNI Detective Sergeant Westbury said: “There can be no justification for this type of violence. Those who are involved in this attack do not represent the interests of this community, nor do they contribute anything to it. They do it to try and exert influence, or gain control of those they claim to represent.
“Our investigation is at a very early stage, and I would urge anyone who was in the area at the time, and who may have information, dash-cam, CCTV or doorbell footage which could assist with our enquiries, to get in touch on 101, quoting reference number 1548 28/01/25.
“A report can be submitted online using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ or you can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/.”
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News Catch Up: Tuesday 28th January