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04/08/2006
Man shot in paramilitary style attack
Police in south Belfast have appealed for information after a man was shot during a paramilitary style attack last night.
The incident happened in the Donegall Pass area of the city at around 8.40pm, when a 24-year old man sustained a gunshot wound to his calf.
The victim is believed to have been approached by four men, who proceeded to carry out the shooting, before making their escape in a maroon coloured Ford Mondeo car, in the direction of Tate's Avenue.
The victim was taken to hospital, where he is currently being treated for his injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening.
Three of the attackers are described as being around 5'7 in height and of slim build.
One was wearing navy coloured tracksuit bottoms and a navy top, another is said to be wearing a navy coloured tracksuit and a sky blue top, and a third is believed to have been wearing a light blue Fred Perry shirt and black baseball cap.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have any information in relation to he attack, should contact police in south Belfast on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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The incident happened in the Donegall Pass area of the city at around 8.40pm, when a 24-year old man sustained a gunshot wound to his calf.
The victim is believed to have been approached by four men, who proceeded to carry out the shooting, before making their escape in a maroon coloured Ford Mondeo car, in the direction of Tate's Avenue.
The victim was taken to hospital, where he is currently being treated for his injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening.
Three of the attackers are described as being around 5'7 in height and of slim build.
One was wearing navy coloured tracksuit bottoms and a navy top, another is said to be wearing a navy coloured tracksuit and a sky blue top, and a third is believed to have been wearing a light blue Fred Perry shirt and black baseball cap.
Anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have any information in relation to he attack, should contact police in south Belfast on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
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