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24/02/2016
Two Men Arrested On Suspicion Of Murder
Two men have been arrested on suspicion of attempted murder after a man was shot in the leg in west Belfast.
The attack happened in the Glasvey Drive area of Twinbrook shortly before midnight on Tuesday.
The victim is currently in a serious condition in hospital.
Two men, aged 25 and 35, were arrested and are currently in custody assisting police with their enquiries.
Detective Inspector Cummings said: "A motive for this attack has not yet been established and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with any information that would assist with our investigation to contact Detectives in Lisburn Police Station on 101. Information can also be passed anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
Sinn Féin MLA Jennifer McCann condemned the attack.
She said: "Local people are shocked and angered that a man has been shot and seriously injured in their area.
"Following the shooting there was a major police operation in the area and tensions were running high.
"I am calling on people to remain calm.
"There needs to be a full and thorough investigation by the PSNI into the circumstances of last night's shooting and those responsible must be brought to justice."
(CD/LM)
The attack happened in the Glasvey Drive area of Twinbrook shortly before midnight on Tuesday.
The victim is currently in a serious condition in hospital.
Two men, aged 25 and 35, were arrested and are currently in custody assisting police with their enquiries.
Detective Inspector Cummings said: "A motive for this attack has not yet been established and I would appeal to anyone who witnessed the incident or anyone with any information that would assist with our investigation to contact Detectives in Lisburn Police Station on 101. Information can also be passed anonymously via the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111."
Sinn Féin MLA Jennifer McCann condemned the attack.
She said: "Local people are shocked and angered that a man has been shot and seriously injured in their area.
"Following the shooting there was a major police operation in the area and tensions were running high.
"I am calling on people to remain calm.
"There needs to be a full and thorough investigation by the PSNI into the circumstances of last night's shooting and those responsible must be brought to justice."
(CD/LM)
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