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10/08/2001
Two men injured in paramilitary style shootings in Belfast
Two men are being treated in hospital for serious injuries following two separate paramilitary style attacks in west Belfast.
A 17-year-old youth was taken to then Royal Victoria Hospital after being shot in both legs and arms on Thursday August 9 at around 10pm.
An RUC spokeswoman said a gang of men had taken him from his home to the rear of Aitnamona Crescent in Andersontown where he was then shot.
A second shooting victim is also receiving treatment in the Royal Victoria Hospital for wounds to both legs. The shooting took place around 10.20pm on Thursday at Juniper Way in Twinbrook on the outskirts of west Belfast.
Meanwhile, in Doon Road, in Suffolk, West Belfast, nine cars had their windows smashed around 3.30am on Friday morning and police have appealed for witnesses to come forward. (AMcE)
A 17-year-old youth was taken to then Royal Victoria Hospital after being shot in both legs and arms on Thursday August 9 at around 10pm.
An RUC spokeswoman said a gang of men had taken him from his home to the rear of Aitnamona Crescent in Andersontown where he was then shot.
A second shooting victim is also receiving treatment in the Royal Victoria Hospital for wounds to both legs. The shooting took place around 10.20pm on Thursday at Juniper Way in Twinbrook on the outskirts of west Belfast.
Meanwhile, in Doon Road, in Suffolk, West Belfast, nine cars had their windows smashed around 3.30am on Friday morning and police have appealed for witnesses to come forward. (AMcE)
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