13/05/2016

Man Arrested Over Paramilitary Style Shooting In North Belfast

A 51-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a paramilitary style shooting in north Belfast.

The victims, aged in his 20s, was attacked in an alleyway between Sheridan Street and Donore Court on Monday, 09 May.

The suspect is being detained in police custody.

(CD)

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