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15/02/2023
Man Shot In Knees And Feet In West Belfast
A man is being treated in hospital after being shot in both knees and feet in west Belfast.
According to reports, the shooting occurred at about 8.10pm on Tuesday 14 February, close to a memorial garden in Divismore Way.
It is believed that two people carried out the attack before leaving the area toward Divismore Crescent.
The PSNI condemned the attack as "a stark violation of his basic human rights".
Anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident are urged to contact police.
Sinn Féin MP for the area, Paul Maskey, said: "I am aware that a man has been injured in a shooting attack in Divismore tonight.
"This attack was wrong. There is no place for guns on our streets.
"Anyone with information on this shooting should bring it forward to the Police."
According to reports, the shooting occurred at about 8.10pm on Tuesday 14 February, close to a memorial garden in Divismore Way.
It is believed that two people carried out the attack before leaving the area toward Divismore Crescent.
The PSNI condemned the attack as "a stark violation of his basic human rights".
Anyone who was in the area around the time of the incident are urged to contact police.
Sinn Féin MP for the area, Paul Maskey, said: "I am aware that a man has been injured in a shooting attack in Divismore tonight.
"This attack was wrong. There is no place for guns on our streets.
"Anyone with information on this shooting should bring it forward to the Police."
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