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02/10/2006
Man shot in 'paramilitary style' attack
Police in County Antrim have appealed for information after a man was shot during a paramilitary style attack at the weekend.
The incident happened in the Parkmount Terrace area of north Belfast at around 9.15pm on Saturday evening, when a 24-year-old man was attacked from behind by two men.
The attackers knocked the victim to the ground, the proceeded to shoot him in the calf of his left left leg.
Police in north Belfast are investigating a possible motive for the shooting, and have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have any information in connection with it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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The incident happened in the Parkmount Terrace area of north Belfast at around 9.15pm on Saturday evening, when a 24-year-old man was attacked from behind by two men.
The attackers knocked the victim to the ground, the proceeded to shoot him in the calf of his left left leg.
Police in north Belfast are investigating a possible motive for the shooting, and have appealed for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have any information in connection with it, to contact them on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/SP)
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