07/09/2005

Two shot in paramilitary style attacks

Two people have been injured in separate paramilitary style shootings in north Belfast on Tuesday.

In the first incident, a 49-year-old man was shot in the leg in the Tyndale Grove area of the city shortly after 9.45am. He was immediately taken to hospital for treatment.

Just a few hours later, a 19-year-old man was shot in the lower leg at Garton Way off the Whitewell Road at around midnight.

Police have appealed for anyone with information on either incident to contact them on 028 9065 0222 or call the confidential Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.

(MB/SP)

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