A 39-YEAR-OLD man was last night recovering in hospital after a shooting in the West End of Newcastle.
The shooting happened in Westmorland Road, at its junction with Rye Hill, near Newcastle College, shortly before 10am yesterday.
The victim's injuries were described as "not life-threatening".
Rye Hill was cordoned off while police officers searched the area and carried out house-to-house inquiries.
A police spokesman said: "We are keen to speak to anyone who goes to the college or any other witnesses."
Anyone with information was asked to call 0191-214 6555, ext 623344.
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