Two paramilitary-style shootings which happened within ten minutes of each other and less than 100 metres apart are being investigated by detectives in Derry.
They occurred in the Ballymagroarty area last night (Friday, February 1).
The first, in which a 24-year-old man was shot in the knee was reported to police at around 8.10pm and took place on a grassy area close to Corrib Court.
The second was reported just after 8.20pm. A 32-year-old man was shot once in the leg on a grassy area near O’Casey Court. Both men were taken to hospital for treatment to their injuries.
Detective Sergeant Michelle Boyd said police are treating both incidents as paramilitary–style attacks – attacks that were brutal and vicious and will leave these two men with both physical and psychological scars.
“These attacks are yet again more examples of how criminal groups seek to control communities through fear and violence.
“We would appeal to anyone who saw any suspicious activity in the Ballymagroarty area before the attacks last night to get in touch with detectives.
“We want to identify the perpetrators and bring them to justice, so if you have any information that could help our investigation, please contact us on the non-emergency number 101, quoting reference number 1186 of 1/2/19,” she added.
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.