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Man shot in Banks midnight home invasion

A man was shot by home intruders in Banks late on Tuesday night.

A man and a woman were woken by the sound of a loud bang at their home in Reader Court around midnight.

The man was confronted inside his home by two armed tall men wearing black balaclavas, hoodies and track pants.

The man was assaulted before being shot in leg.

The alleged assailants fled a dark blue BMW SUV.

The injured man was taken to hospital with non-life-threatening injuries.

Anyone who can help police should call 1800 333000, or via the Crime Stoppers ACT website.

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