Two hurt in Co Down 'punishment' attack

Two teenagers are recovering in hospital in Co Down after a paramilitary style punishment attack yesterday.

Two teenagers are recovering in hospital in Co Down after a paramilitary style punishment attack yesterday.

A 19-year-old man received a gun shot wound in the leg after two men entered the house at Drumreagh, Rostrevor at 6.30 p.m.

A 15-year-old girl who was in the house at the time received a blow to the head with a baton.

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