Pensioner left fighting for life when crossbow missed heart by millimetres

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Crossbow shooting that left pensioner, 74, fighting for life missed his heart by millimetres

He had been fixing a satellite dish at his remote farm in Holyhead, North Wales, when he was shot by suspected hunters.

He said he has a team of more than 30 officers and staff involved in the investigation and a major incident room has been set up at nearby Llangefni.“Mr Corrigan has no enemies and he and his partner live a quiet life. They keep themselves to themselves and he enjoys birdwatching and fishing. They are now asking for anyone who sells crossbows or knows of someone who owns the weapon to come forward.

 

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