Two men arrested under Terrorism Act in connection to Bushmills shooting

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A man was shot in his right knee and hand and a head injury at an apartment in the main street area of Bushmills on Wednesday 2 August.

Two men aged 38 and 36 have been arrested under the terrorism act in relation to a shooting in Bushmills.

A man was shot in his right knee and hand and a head injury at an apartment in the main street area on Wednesday 2 August.

Both men are currently being questioned by police.

Detective Inspector Hanbidge said: “The investigation is continuing and the violence inflicted on this man will leave physical and mental scars and trauma that may never heal.

"No good comes from this – ever.”Update: The men were later released pending further police investigation.

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