03/04/2012

Two Critical After North Belfast Shooting

A man and a woman are in critical condition following a shooting in North Belfast.

The 47-year-old man and 18-year-old woman, who are believed to be father and daughter, were injured during the incident at Evelyn Gardens in Skegoneill after 8.30am this morning.

They were sitting in their car when the shots were fired.

Police are at the scene. They have appealed for witnesses to contact them.

The PSNI especially want to hear from the occupants of a red car which was seen driving away from the area around the time of the shooting.

(LB/GK)

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