Four men arrested after brutal gun attack on teenager in family home in front of 11-year-old released after questioning

A teenager was beaten with a baseball bat before being shot in the leg.
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The incident happened in his home in Strabane on February 9.

And four men arrested yesterday as part of the investigation into the shooting of a male teenager in Strabane have been released following questioning.

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The men, one aged 22 years old, one aged 27 years old, and two aged 37 years old, were arrested under the Terrorism Act yesterday by detectives from The Police Service of Northern Ireland’s Crime Department as part of their investigation into the shooting of a 19-year-old male at around 7.20pm on 9th February in Springhill Park.

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Punishment beating (file pic)

A 36-year-old man arrested on Tuesday (29th March) under the Terrorism Act as part of this investigation was also released following questioning.

The investigation continues.

Earlier, speaking about the shooting incident, Detective Sergeant Ballentine said: “This was a brutal attack on the victim who was at home with a family member, aged just 11-years-old, when the gunmen struck.

“It was reported the gunmen also pointed a gun at the young boy.

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A terrified youngster
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“This sickening attack has left the victim with life-changing injuries along with having to deal with the trauma of what he experienced.

“I want to reiterate our appeal to anyone with information about this savage attack to call us. Think if this was your son, or brother or friend - how would you feel? If you have information, tell us. It may make all the difference to catching those responsible.”

Anyone with information should call 101, quoting reference 1668 of 09/02/22. A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/ You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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