A man has been taken to hospital after being 'shot in the back of each leg' in Co Down on Sunday.
Police are appealing for information after the incident that took place around 10.25pm on January 15 in the Glenbrook Road area.
The victim was allegedly attacked by four masked men who made off on foot after the shooting.
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Detective Sergeant Shivers said: "Police received a report that a man had been shot in the back of each leg by four masked men within the vicinity of Glenbrook Road. The victim was taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries. The suspects made off on foot in the direction of Ilex Avenue."
"Our enquiries are ongoing and we would appeal to anyone who was in the area at the time or who has any information, to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1723 15/01/23.
"Alternatively, you can submit a report online using our non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/."
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at http://crimestoppers-uk.org/
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