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02/05/2003
Two men shot in separate paramilitary-style attacks
A 29-year-old man has been treated in hospital for a gunshot wound to his lower leg following what appears to have been a paramilitary-style shooting in north Belfast.
The shooting is believed to have occurred at around 5.15 pm in an entry close to Mount Vernon Park in the Shore Road area.
Elsewhere, a 33-year-old man has been treated in hospital for a gunshot wound to his thigh following a paramilitary-style attack in west Belfast.
It is believed that the shooting occurred in the area of Benmore Drive, Finaghy, shortly before 10 pm on Wednesday night.
Police have appealed for anyone with information on either incident to contact them on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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The shooting is believed to have occurred at around 5.15 pm in an entry close to Mount Vernon Park in the Shore Road area.
Elsewhere, a 33-year-old man has been treated in hospital for a gunshot wound to his thigh following a paramilitary-style attack in west Belfast.
It is believed that the shooting occurred in the area of Benmore Drive, Finaghy, shortly before 10 pm on Wednesday night.
Police have appealed for anyone with information on either incident to contact them on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.
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