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21/09/2006
Police reissue appeal over city shooting
Police in west Belfast have reissued their appeal for information in relation to the shooting of a teenager last weekend.
The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning, when 18-year-old Conor Welding was approached by two men and shot in the Ard Na Va area of the Falls Road in west Belfast.
Mr Welding's injuries were so severe, that he had to have his leg amputated as a result of the attack.
So far, two 47-year-old men have been arrested in connection with the incident, however both have since been released without charge.
Police have asked for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have any information in connection with it, to contact them at Grosvenor Road on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/KMcA)
The incident happened in the early hours of Saturday morning, when 18-year-old Conor Welding was approached by two men and shot in the Ard Na Va area of the Falls Road in west Belfast.
Mr Welding's injuries were so severe, that he had to have his leg amputated as a result of the attack.
So far, two 47-year-old men have been arrested in connection with the incident, however both have since been released without charge.
Police have asked for anyone who may have witnessed the incident, or who may have any information in connection with it, to contact them at Grosvenor Road on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF/KMcA)
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