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'Instead of Christmas bells they have gunshots': PSNI condemn kneecapping of man in Derry
The PSNI have hit out at the perpetrators of a vicious attack in which a man was shot in both knees in Londonderry, saying those responsible have "violated... the excitement and innocence of young children".
"Instead of Christmas bells ringing in their ears they have the sound of gunshots. No child should ever have to live like this," Detective Inspector Bob Blemmings said.
The victim was hospitalised after the shooting incident in Cromore Gardens, in the city's Creggan area on Friday evening.
DI Blemmings said: "This is the time of year for carefree celebration, a time for family and children. Yet here we are with another person in hospital getting ready to go into surgery as a result of the actions of mindless thugs.
"It is absolutely abhorrent that anyone would go into a busy built up residential area comprising of young families and elderly people with a loaded firearm. The recklessness shown by those involved in carrying out this attack should be condemned. The harm has to end.
"I would appeal to anyone who noticed any suspicious activity in the Cromore Gardens area this evening around 8pm to contact detectives at Strand Road on the non-emergency number 101 quoting reference 1463 21/12/18."
Information can also be given to independent charity Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.
Belfast Telegraph
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