22/07/2003

Teenager shot in paramilitary style attack

A 17-year-old teenager has been shot in both ankles in a paramilitary style attack in west Belfast on Monday night.

The victim was walking along the Shaws Road at around 11pm when he was hauled into a passing car by two men.

The men proceeded to drive him to Glenveigh Park where he was dumped before being shot.

Police have appealed for anyone with information on the incident to contact them on 028 90650222 or Crimestoppers on 0800 555111.

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