Man in his 20s shot twice in the leg in Derry

Victim in critical condition after shooting in Magowan Park on Monday night

A man is in a critical condition in hospital after being shot twice in the leg in Derry on Monday night.

The man, who is aged in his 20s, was shot in Magowan Park shortly before 9pm and was taken to hospital with two gunshot wounds to his right leg.

The PSNI are appealing for witnesses to contact detectives in Strand Road on 101.

Information can also be passed on anonymously through Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

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