Man arrested by police investigating Co Down shooting

A man has been left in a critical condition in hospital after being shot in Co Down. Detectives have issued a renewed appeal for information and witnesses following the incident in Banbridge on Friday night. Shortly after 8pm, it was reported that a man aged in his 40s had been shot in his abdomen by a masked man while in the car park in the Rathfriland Road area.

The man was taken to hospital where his condition has been described as critical, but stable. It is believed the suspect made off from the scene in a silver-coloured Peugeot vehicle, the PSNI said. Police say a silver Peugeot vehicle was reported on fire around 20 minutes later in the Drone Hill Road area of Corbet. A 46-year-old man arrested on suspicion of attempted murder and conspiracy of murder remains in custody. The Drone Hill Road and Rathfriland Road, including its off-slip and on-slip to the A1 dual carriageway, remained closed on Saturday afternoon with cordons in place as police inquiries continue. DUP MP for Upper Bann Carla Lockhart asked those with information to contact the PSNI on 101 or via the confidential hotline. Anyone with any information is asked to contact police on 101 quoting reference number 1683 12/04/24. The independent charity Crimestoppers can be contacted anonymously on 0800 555 111.

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