Man (19) shot in leg in east Belfast attack

A man (19) is recovering in hospital this morning after what police said was a paramilitary-style shooting in east Belfast.

A man (19) is recovering in hospital this morning after what police said was a paramilitary-style shooting in east Belfast.

The man was taken to an entrance at the junction of Island Street and Newcastle Street yesterday evening and shot once in the right leg.

A second man was brought to hospital suffering from shock. There were no arrests.

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