A man in his 50s has been injured after being shot in Comber.
The PSNI said that the incident happened shortly after 10:20pm on Sunday when the man was driving a vehicle into a yard in the Ballycreely Road area.
According to police, a masked man emerged from a hedge armed with a suspected handgun. He fired a number of shots at the man causing him injuries to his shoulders and thigh. It’s being treated as attempted murder.
Damage was also reported to the vehicle.
The man was taken to hospital for treatment for his injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening.
The suspect is described as being 5ft 8 in height and of medium build.
“Enquiries are continuing to establish the circumstances surrounding the incident. We are appealing to anyone with any information in relation to this incident to contact detectives in Newtownards on 101, quoting reference number 1635 15/03/20. Alternatively, information can also be provided to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111 which is 100% anonymous and gives people the power to speak up and stop crime,” said Detective Sergeant Westbury.