It is reported that a number of masked men entered the property in The Meadows area
Police are currently appealing for information in relation to this "shooting incident" in Newtownards on the evening of Friday, February 18.
It is reported that shots were fired through the door of a property in The Meadows area before masked men entered and assaulted the occupant.Superintendent Johnston McDowell said: “It was reported at around 10:45pm that shots were fired through the front door of a property in The Meadows area of Newtownards.
"A number of masked males entered the property and assaulted the male occupant who, as a result, sustained serious injuries. The males then made off from the scene. “Horrific violence has been inflicted on this man and we strongly condemn this attack. We want to reassure the public that all measures will be taken to bring the perpetrators to justice.
“Our enquiries into this incident are ongoing, and we are appealing to anyone who was in the Meadows area at the time and saw any suspicious activity, or who may have any CCTV footage captured or any other information which could assist, to contact us on 101, and quote reference number 2007 of 18/02/23.”For all the latest news, visit the Belfast Live homepage here. To sign up to our FREE newsletters, see here.
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