Police are appealing for witnesses after a man was shot in a punishment-style shooting in Co Armagh last night (Wednesday).

It happened in the Meadowbrook area shortly after 11pm.

A number of men called at a house and took a 26-year-old outside.

He was then shot in both legs.

The man has been taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries.

Police in Lurgan are appealing to anyone with information or who witnessed the incident to contact them on the non-emergency number 101. Alternatively, information can also be passed anonymously via the Crimestoppers charity on 0800 555 111.

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