Man shot in legs during Derry 'punishment attack'

A 23-year-old man is recovering in hospital after he was shot in the legs during the latest in a string of paramilitary-style punishment attacks in the North.

The man was shot in the Bogside area of Derry at around 10pm last night.

Police responding to the incident also came under sustained attack from youths throwing stones and other missiles.

One officer was treated in hospital for injuries he sustained during the disturbance.