Man treated in hospital after being shot in the hand in Coleraine
Last updated 12th Apr 2026
A man has been treated in hospital after being shot in the hand in Coleraine.
He was walking on the Bushmills Road when a man with his face covered fired shots.
A PSNI statement said, “It is reported that on Saturday night the victim was walking home around between 1:00 and 1:30am on the Bushmills road when a male appeared, dressed all in black with his face covered and fired four shots at the man.”
“One of these shots hit the victim in the hand which he has attended hospital and is receiving medical treatment for.”
“At this time, officers are carrying out enquiries on the Bushmills road and subsequently it is closed from the junction of the Ballycastle road to the junction of the Artillery road. “
“Officers are appealing to anyone who may have been in the area at the time, who may have relevant dash-cam, doorbell or other video footage to get in contact on 101 quoting reference number 443 12/04/26.”