12/10/2006

Man shot in north Belfast

A man has been shot in an attack in North Belfast which occurred at around 10.30pm last night.

The man received two gunshot wounds to his legs in the incident on Farrington Gardens, and is believed to be in a stable condition in hospital.

Police have not yet established a motive for the attack and are appealing for witnesses to call 0845 6008000.

Meanwhile, a man has been attacked by a gang in County Tyrone.

Six masked men entered a house at Lisnafin Park, Strabane, at around 9.30pm last night and assaulted a 59-year-old who was lying on the sofa.

The man suffered head, arms and legs injuries and police are also appealing for witnesses.

(CD/SP)

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