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16/07/2014
Man Shot In Leg In West Belfast
A man has been shot in the leg in west Belfast.
The incident occurred in the Ardmonagh Gardens in Turf Lodge at about 22:30 on Tuesday.
Police have said the man, reported to be in his 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The PSNI has asked anyone who noticed suspicious activity or anyone who has any information to contact the PSNI.
Sinn Féin Councillor Janice Austin condemned the shooting.
"There can be no place for actions like this in our society and this attack must be condemned," she said.
"People in the local area do not want these type of attacks. Those responsible are offering nothing to the people of the area and need to stop their actions immediately."
(IT/JP)
The incident occurred in the Ardmonagh Gardens in Turf Lodge at about 22:30 on Tuesday.
Police have said the man, reported to be in his 30s, was taken to hospital for treatment. His injuries are not believed to be life threatening.
The PSNI has asked anyone who noticed suspicious activity or anyone who has any information to contact the PSNI.
Sinn Féin Councillor Janice Austin condemned the shooting.
"There can be no place for actions like this in our society and this attack must be condemned," she said.
"People in the local area do not want these type of attacks. Those responsible are offering nothing to the people of the area and need to stop their actions immediately."
(IT/JP)
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