Police appeal for information after man shot in hand

The injured man was approached by two masked men in Lisburn, Co Antrim last night.

DETECTIVES IN CO ANTRIM are appealing for information following a shooting in the Graham Court area of Moira in Lisburn last night.

At approximately 7.50pm, the PSNI received a report that a 55-year-old man had been approached by two masked men as he exited his vehicle, one of whom shot him in the hand.

The injured man was treated in hospital following the incident.

Anyone who may have witnessed this incident or who has any information in relation to this incident is asked to contact Lisburn police station on 0044 845 600 8000.

Alternatively, the independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0044 800 555 111.

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