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15/04/2021
Man Shot In Paramilitary Style Attack In West Belfast
A 21-year-old man has been injured after being shot in a paramilitary style attack in west Belfast.
The incident happened in the Summerhill Road area of Dunmurry shortly after 10.25pm on Wednesday, 14 April.
Inspector McCullough said: "While our enquiries are at an early stage, this shooting bears the hallmarks of a paramilitary style assault. Those who carried out this barbaric act do not represent the interests of the local community, nor do they contribute anything to it. They use violence to try and exert influence, or gain control of those they claim to represent."
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
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The incident happened in the Summerhill Road area of Dunmurry shortly after 10.25pm on Wednesday, 14 April.
Inspector McCullough said: "While our enquiries are at an early stage, this shooting bears the hallmarks of a paramilitary style assault. Those who carried out this barbaric act do not represent the interests of the local community, nor do they contribute anything to it. They use violence to try and exert influence, or gain control of those they claim to represent."
Police are appealing to anyone with information to contact them.
(CD)
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