01/12/2015

Two Men Shot In West Belfast

Two men have been shot at a social club in west Belfast.

The attack happened at the Grosvenor Homing Pigeon Club on Iveagh Street just before 4pm on Monday.

Both men were shot in their legs, according to the police. They were taken to hospital to be treated, however they are believed to be in a stable condition.

Sinn Féin councillor Ciarán Beattie condemned the shooting.

He said: "This shooting was totally wrong and I condemn it unreservedly. 

"It is absolutely reckless to go into a public bar in a busy area of west Belfast in the middle of the afternoon and shoot people. 

"Those responsible showed a complete disregard for the community by their actions and this incident could have been even worse.

"There can be no place for guns in our society and these type of shootings need to stop immediately." 

(CD)

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