Police in Co Derry are investigating a shooting incident in the city last night.
A man in his 30s was shot a number of times at a house in the Rinsmore Drive area shortly after 9pm.
It is understood he received gunshot wounds to his arms, legs and to one of his hands.
Police say the man was also attacked with iron bars during the incident.
Detective Chief Inspector McCubbin said the man’s injuries were "potentially life changing" and he described the attack as a "vicious and barbaric", "paramilitary-style" incident.
PSNI detectives in Strand Road are appealing for information.
They want to hear from anyone who witnessed the incident or who saw anything suspicious in the area to contact them at Strand Road station.
