Police are investigating after a man was allegedly shot three times with an airgun.

The victim, a man in his 20s, was approached by two others while walking in an alley behind Pollyfield Close.

He was then struck on the head before suffering three wounds believed to have been caused by airgun pellets.

He ran from the scene and later went to a local hospital.

The two offenders are described as black and wearing tracksuits. One of them was of slim build.

The attack happened shortly after 10pm on Wednesday.

Anyone with information is asked to call police on 01622 604100 quoting reference YY/037496/17, or Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111.