17/05/2013

Teen Shot In Both Legs By A Gang Of Masked Men

A teenager has been shot in both legs in north Belfast on Thursday night.

The attack happened at Manor Close at around 22.10pm.

A group of masked men forced there way into a house and shot the 18-year-old man once in each leg.

His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.

Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/MH)


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