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08/03/2023
Man Shot In Knees And Ankle In West Belfast
A man is being treated in hospital after being shot in both knees and his right ankle after three masked men forced their way into his home on the Crocus Street area shortly after 9pm on Tuesday 07 March.
Detectives investigating the attack have issued an appeal for information and witnesses.
Detective Sergeant McCartan said: "Police received a report on Tuesday, 7th March that three masked men who were wearing gloves, forced their way into a home in the Crocus Street area shortly after 9pm.
"A man, aged in his 20s, was shot three times in both his knees and right ankle, causing serious injuries.
"The men then fled the scene on foot and made off towards the Cavendish Street direction.
"The victim was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries.
"Our investigation is at an early stage and at present we are investigating a number of lines of enquiry to determine exactly what happened, a motive and who was involved.
"However, this shooting is a clear human rights abuse and everyone has the right to live free from the threat of violence and feel safe in their own homes.
"The horrific violence that was inflicted on this man will most certainly leave physical and mental scars and trauma that may never heal. Victims of such attacks often have their lives changed forever.
"We are appealing to anyone who was in the Crocus Street area on Tuesday evening, 7th March shortly after 9pm and who noticed anything suspicious, or who may have dash-cam or mobile footage that could help with our investigation to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1929 of 07/03/23."
A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
Detectives investigating the attack have issued an appeal for information and witnesses.
Detective Sergeant McCartan said: "Police received a report on Tuesday, 7th March that three masked men who were wearing gloves, forced their way into a home in the Crocus Street area shortly after 9pm.
"A man, aged in his 20s, was shot three times in both his knees and right ankle, causing serious injuries.
"The men then fled the scene on foot and made off towards the Cavendish Street direction.
"The victim was subsequently taken to hospital for treatment to his injuries.
"Our investigation is at an early stage and at present we are investigating a number of lines of enquiry to determine exactly what happened, a motive and who was involved.
"However, this shooting is a clear human rights abuse and everyone has the right to live free from the threat of violence and feel safe in their own homes.
"The horrific violence that was inflicted on this man will most certainly leave physical and mental scars and trauma that may never heal. Victims of such attacks often have their lives changed forever.
"We are appealing to anyone who was in the Crocus Street area on Tuesday evening, 7th March shortly after 9pm and who noticed anything suspicious, or who may have dash-cam or mobile footage that could help with our investigation to contact police on 101, quoting reference number 1929 of 07/03/23."
A report can also be made online using the non-emergency reporting form via www.psni.police.uk/makeareport/.
You can also contact Crimestoppers anonymously on 0800 555 111 or online at crimestoppers-uk.org/.
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