15/11/2017

Man Arrested Over Shooting Attack In North Belfast

A 51-year-old man has been arrested in connection with a paramilitary-style shooting attack in north Belfast.

The 30-year-old victim was shot in both legs in the Ardoyne area on Monday, 02 October.

He was left with potentially life changing injuries and police described the attack as "brutal".

The suspect was detained following a planned search in the Lagmore Meadows area of Belfast.

(CD)

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