Man shot in Lurgan murder attempt

A man has been injured in what appears to have been a murder attempt in Lurgan last night.

A man has been injured in what appears to have been a murder attempt in Lurgan last night.

The man (26) was shot at his home in Margreta Close at around 11.20pm.

The attacker fired at the man as he tried to answer the door. He was taken to hospital for treatment, but his injuries are not thought to be life-threatening.

Police say they are trying to establish a motive.

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