Paramilitary-style shooting in Belfast

Police in Belfast are investigating a paramilitary-style attack in which a man (20) suffered gunshot wounds to his legs last …

Police in Belfast are investigating a paramilitary-style attack in which a man (20) suffered gunshot wounds to his legs last night.

The incident happened in an alleyway behind Glencairn Way in North Belfast shortly before 10 p.m.

Police have issued an appeal to anyone who may have been in the area at the time to come forward.

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