Gang of nine attacks man outside Belfast

Up to nine masked men were involved in a paramilitary-style assault on the outskirts of Belfast early this morning, police said…

Up to nine masked men were involved in a paramilitary-style assault on the outskirts of Belfast early this morning, police said.

The men took  man (42) from his house in Dunmurray at 1.30 a.m. and shot him in the leg. He was treated in hospital for two gunshot wounds to his lower leg.

Police are appealing for witnesses to the attack.

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