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10/11/2006
'Paramilitary style' shooting in west Belfast
Police in west Belfast have appealed for information following a paramilitary style shooting yesterday evening.
The incident happened at around 8.50pm, when an 18-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to the leg as he made his way along the Glen Road area of the city near Rosnareen.
The injured man was taken to hospital, where he received treatment for his injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening.
Anyone who may have witnessed the shooting, or who may have any information in connection with it, should contact detectives in west Belfast on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
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The incident happened at around 8.50pm, when an 18-year-old man sustained a gunshot wound to the leg as he made his way along the Glen Road area of the city near Rosnareen.
The injured man was taken to hospital, where he received treatment for his injuries, which are not believed to be life threatening.
Anyone who may have witnessed the shooting, or who may have any information in connection with it, should contact detectives in west Belfast on 0845 600 8000, or anonymously on the Crimestoppers number on 0800 555 111.
(EF)
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