British soldier shot

A British soldier is critically ill after a shooting incident inside an army base in Derry.

A British soldier is critically ill after a shooting incident inside an army base in Derry.

An RUC investigation is underway into the shooting, which happened yesterday afternoon at the Ballykelly base.

The soldier was walking through the base when a single shot was discharged. It is understood the shot came from within the base.

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