Man shot in calf after being driven to green area in Newtownards

A man in his 40s remains in hospital after being shot in the leg during an attack in Newtownards on Wednesday evening.

Detectives from the Police Service of Northern Ireland are appealing for information following the incident on 14 October.

Police said the victim reported being collected from the Glen estate by several people at approximately 8pm.

He was then driven to a green area between Ballyreagh Way and Fairfield Court, where an unidentified man shot him in the calf.

The Northern Ireland Ambulance Service transported the injured man to hospital, where he remains receiving treatment.

Police condemn shooting

Detective Sergeant Gray, from Bangor Criminal Investigations Department, condemned the attack.

He said: “Everyone has the right to live their life free from the threat of violence and this brutal attack will leave the victim with lasting physical and psychological trauma.”

The detective added that there was no justification for the violence.

Police have not released further information about the circumstances surrounding the shooting.

Witness appeal

Detectives are asking anyone who was in the area on Wednesday evening to come forward.

Officers are particularly interested in speaking to anyone who may have witnessed suspicious activity or captured relevant footage on a dashcam or other recording device.

Anyone with information is asked to contact police on 101, quoting reference 1403 of 14 October 2026.

Information can also be submitted through the PSNI’s online witness appeal form or anonymously through Crimestoppers.

External: PSNI witness appeal form

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