A man has been shot in the leg in Derry.
Police were at the scene of the incident in the Whitehouse Road area on Monday night.
Police are currently at the scene of a shooting incident in the Whitehouse Road area of the city tonight. A man has been shot in the calf and has been taken to hospital. pic.twitter.com/t1P1tIfifQ
— Police Derry City and Strabane (@PSNIDCSDistrict) January 23, 2023
A PSNI spokesperson said officers were called shortly after 9.30pm.
They said a man was shot in the calf and taken to hospital.
“A road closure is in place in the wider Whitehouse Road area as the investigation is underway,” they said.
“Anyone with any information which could assist with police enquiries is asked to contact officers at Strand Road on 101, quoting reference number 2026 23/01/23.
“Information can also be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.”
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