A man has been shot in his right calf in what police have described as a “despicable attack” on a man in Co Down.
Officers responded to reports of a man presenting himself to hospital with gunshot wounds at approximately 10pm on March 13.
The man in his twenties suffered injuries to his right calf following the assault which is believed to have occurred shortly before.
Police are now investigating the shooting which they believe occurred in the Kilcooley area of Bangor and are appealing to the public for any information.
Detective Sergeant Bell said: “It was reported just before 10pm that a man had presented himself to hospital for treatment to a gunshot wound.
“The victim, aged in his twenties, suffered an injury to his right calf following the assault, which is understood to have happened just a short time before.
“This was a despicable attack and those involved in this incident do not represent the interests of the local community, nor do they contribute anything to it.
“I want to appeal to anyone who was in the Kilcooley area last night around 9pm and saw what occurred, or anyone with information which may help our investigation to identify those responsible, to call detectives on 101, quoting reference number 1852 13/03/25.”
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