Banbridge shooting: Police release man after questioning

Police have released a man who was arrested in connection with a shooting in a car park in Banbridge on Friday.

A PSNI statement said, “A 46-year-old man arrested in connection with a shooting in a car park in the Rathfriland Road area of Banbridge on Friday evening, 12th April has been released on police bail to allow for further enquiries.”

“The investigation is continuing, and the victim, a man aged in his 40s, remains in a critical but stable condition in hospital at this time.”

“Detectives would encourage anyone with information or who witnessed what happened, to make contact with police on 101, quoting reference number 1683 12/04/24.”

“Information can also be given anonymously through the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111, or using the non-emergency reporting form via http://www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/”.