Man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after shooting in Co Antrim
Cordons remain in place at the scene of the shooting this morning and enquiries are ongoing
A man has been arrested after a shooting in Co Antrim last night, Monday January 6.
Officers from the Police Service of Northern Ireland (PSNI) were alerted to a shooting incident in the Beverley Road area of Newtownabbey and attended the scene.
A man was discovered with injuries consistent with a shooting and was transferred to hospital, where he is undergoing treatment but his injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
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A man, who is aged 29, has since been arrested and he is being detained while investigations continue.
"Police are currently at the scene of a shooting in the Beverley Road area of Newtownabbey," a spokesperson for the PSNI said.
"One man has been taken to hospital. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
"A 29-year-old man has been arrested on suspicion of offences including attempted murder and remains in custody at this time.
"Cordons are in place in the area and enquiries are continuing."
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