Derry PCSP chair Martin Reilly expresses 'shock and disgust' at Bogside shooting

The Chair of the Derry and Strabane Policing and Community Safety Partnership, Councillor Martin Reilly, has condemned last night's shooting of a man in the Bogside.
By Kevin Mullan
Published 14th Apr 2021, 10:11 BST
Updated 14th Apr 2021, 10:12 BST
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Commenting on the incident, Councillor Reilly stated: "Attacks like these are not acceptable in our society and must be condemned by all of us. The people of this city are shocked and disgusted at these continued incidents. The shooting of this young man stands in stark contrast to the great community spirit shown by the people of this area during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic.

"There can be absolutely no justification for these shootings. It is clear that those responsible have absolutely no concern for people living in the Bogside nor do they represent the interests of the people living there.

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"My thoughts are with the young victim and with the people living in the area who have had to endure this. I would urge anyone with information on this shooting to contact the PSNI or Crimestoppers immediately."