Man shot in Co Antrim punishment attack

A 31-year-old man is recovering in hospital following a paramilitary-style punishment attack in Co Antrim last night.

The victim was walking in the Carrickfergus area shortly after 9pm when he was abducted by a number of men in a car which pulled up alongside him.

He was driven to the Castlemeara estate, where he was shot in the leg.