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25/09/2013
Man Shot In West Belfast
A man has been shot four times in a paramilitary-style attack in west Belfast.
According to the BBC, the 29-year-old was walking in the Balkan Street/Leeson Street area around 9pm on Tuesday when he was forced into a car by three men.
He was then driven to Downfine Walk in the Turf Lodge area where he was shot twice in each leg.
He was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Police have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them.
(JP/CD)
According to the BBC, the 29-year-old was walking in the Balkan Street/Leeson Street area around 9pm on Tuesday when he was forced into a car by three men.
He was then driven to Downfine Walk in the Turf Lodge area where he was shot twice in each leg.
He was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
Police have appealed for witnesses or anyone with information to contact them.
(JP/CD)
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