02/06/2006
Police investigate West Belfast shooting
Police in west Belfast are carrying out an investigation after a man was shot earlier this afternoon (Friday).
The incident happened in the Kerrykeel Gardens area of the city at around 12pm.
The 22-year-old victim was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast where he received treatment for his injuries, which are not thought to be life threatening.
The motive behind the shooting has not yet been established and police have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or know anything in relation to it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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The incident happened in the Kerrykeel Gardens area of the city at around 12pm.
The 22-year-old victim was taken to the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast where he received treatment for his injuries, which are not thought to be life threatening.
The motive behind the shooting has not yet been established and police have appealed to anyone who may have witnessed the incident or know anything in relation to it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
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