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01/08/2005
Victim hospitalised in paramilitary style shooting
A 38-year-old man has been treated in hospital following a paramilitary style shooting in north Belfast on Sunday.
The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the right leg during the incident which occurred in the Westland area of the city shortly after 12 noon.
Police have appealed to anyone with information about the incident to contact them at Tennent Street on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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The victim sustained a gunshot wound to the right leg during the incident which occurred in the Westland area of the city shortly after 12 noon.
Police have appealed to anyone with information about the incident to contact them at Tennent Street on 028 9065 0222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.
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