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19/12/2014
Man Injured In Belfast Shooting
A man has been injured in a shooting in west Belfast.
The incident happened shortly after 9pm on Thursday (18 December).
It is understood three men walked into a fast food outlet in the Falls Road area of the city and shot an 18-year-old male twice in the right leg.
The man was taken to hospital for treatment.
His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The men who carried out the attack are said to have been dressed in black clothing and were wearing balaclavas.
Following the shooting, they fled the scene on foot along Thames Street.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information, is asked to contact police.
(JP/MH)
The incident happened shortly after 9pm on Thursday (18 December).
It is understood three men walked into a fast food outlet in the Falls Road area of the city and shot an 18-year-old male twice in the right leg.
The man was taken to hospital for treatment.
His injuries are not believed to be life-threatening.
The men who carried out the attack are said to have been dressed in black clothing and were wearing balaclavas.
Following the shooting, they fled the scene on foot along Thames Street.
Anyone who witnessed the incident, or who has any information, is asked to contact police.
(JP/MH)
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