Police are appealing for information after a man in his 20s was shot in a paramilitary-style assault in Derry last night.
The shooting took place in the Meenan Drive area shortly after 10:30pm. Police said they received a report that a man was alerted to banging on the front door of his flat before being confronted by three to four masked individuals who had made their way inside the property.
The man was shot in both legs and subsequently taken to hospital for treatment of his injuries.
As police responded to the attack, a small crowd attacked officers by throwing a firework and a number of petrol bombs.
Detective Inspector Hughes said: "This violent shooting attack can only be described as completely reckless.
"The fact those responsible thought it was acceptable to shoot in a built-up area shows the contempt they have for people in the community. The bullets could have strayed at any moment and hit someone passing by, or struck another property.
“It is utterly appalling.
"We are continuing with our enquiries, and working to establish a motive for this attack. Anyone who can help us identify those responsible is asked to call our detectives at Strand Road on 101."
