A MAN has been shot in the legs in Derry in what police have described as a "vicious and brutal" attack.
The man, who is in his 30s, was attacked at around 8.15pm last night in the Gogarty Close area of Ballymagroarty. He is being treated in hospital for his injuries.
Inspector Vince Redmond said: "This has all the hallmarks of a paramilitary attack. This was a vicious and brutal shooting in early evening when families were going about their business.
"The very fact that these gunmen thought it was acceptable to recklessly shoot this man in a built-up area where children and teenagers could be passing by shows the contempt they have for people in their community. The bullets could have strayed at any moment and hit someone passing by.
“This is utterly appalling and needs to stop."
Police have appealed for information.
