24/05/2006

Two injured in shootings

Two people have been injured in separate paramilitary-style shooting attacks in Belfast.

In the Conway Street area of North Belfast a 17-year-old was shot in the leg by two masked men shortly before 11.00pm on Tuesday night.

Earlier a 20-year-old was shot in the leg in the Tullycarnet area of east Belfast at around 10.30pm.

Police have appealed for anyone with information on the attacks to contact detectives on 0845 600 8000 or anonomously on Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111.

(SP/KMcA)

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