17/01/2003

Man injured in north Belfast shooting

A man is being treated in hospital today after being shot in a paramilitary-style attack in north Belfast.

At around 8pm last night, the 24-year-old man was shot in both ankles and was found in Bruslee Way area of the New Lodge.

Police have appealed to for anyone with information to come forward.

(GMcG)

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