24/06/2003

Man suffers gun shot wounds to knees

Police are appealing for information following a paramilitary style attack on a man in south Belfast last night.

The 21-year-old man suffered gunshot wounds to both knees during the attack at the rear of Tate's Avenue at around 10pm on Monday.

He was immediately taken to hospital for treatment on his injuries.

(MB)

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