01/06/2023

Man Hospitalised In Belfast Shooting

A man has been taken to hospital after being shot in both legs in North Belfast.

The incident in the Antrim Road area took place at around 10.15pm on Wednesday 31 May.

Cordons were put in place around the area and police are appealing for anyone with relevant information to contact 101 quoting reference number 2345 of 31/05/23.

Sinn Fein's Ní Chuilín has condemned the shooting. She said: "There is no place for guns on our streets.

"This reckless attack has caused disruption for residents tonight and left people living in the nearby flats traumatised.

"Anyone with information on this attack should bring it forward to the PSNI."

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