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14/05/2015
Man Escapes Injury After 'Suspected' Gun Jams In North Belfast
A man has escaped injury after a suspected gun jammed during an attempted shooting attack in north Belfast.
The incident occurred at Mount Vernon Lane at around 10.20pm on Wednesday.
Two masked men forced the victim to the ground and produced a gun.
When the attacker attempted to fire the weapon it is believed to have jammed. They both made off on foot.
The victim was not injured during the incident.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
(CD)
The incident occurred at Mount Vernon Lane at around 10.20pm on Wednesday.
Two masked men forced the victim to the ground and produced a gun.
When the attacker attempted to fire the weapon it is believed to have jammed. They both made off on foot.
The victim was not injured during the incident.
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
(CD)
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