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A man has been shot twice in the legs in Newry.
A man has been shot twice in the legs in Newry.

The incident happened during an attempted armed robbery in the Gullion View area of Meigh shortly before 9pm on Saturday night.

Two armed and masked men forced their way into a house and demanded cash.

They shot the man before fleeing empty-handed.

The victim was taken to hospital where his condition is not believed to be life-threatening.

Police are appealing for information.

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