Attempted murder probe after man shot in head

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Wednesday, 21 March 2018 09:30

By Hannah Spratt

By PA reporter

A man found slumped inside a car had been shot in the head, detectives have confirmed.

Officers said they are treating the incident in Moneymore, Co Londonderry, earlier this month as attempted murder.

The injured man remains in a critical condition in hospital almost three weeks after being found in the vehicle on Friday March 9.

PSNI Detective Chief Inspector Will Tate said: "The man was found by a passer-by inside a blue BMW on the Carndaisy Road at around 9:50pm.

"Following extensive inquiries and medical reports, we have been able to confirm the man sustained a gunshot to his head. He remains in hospital in a critical condition.

"The incident is being treated as attempted murder at this time.

"It is almost three weeks since the man was found injured on the Carndaisy Road, and I would appeal to anyone who knows anything about the circumstances surrounding this incident to do the right thing and bring that information to police."