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28/06/2011
Man Injured In Poleglass Shooting
A 35-year-old man is being treated in hospital after being shot in the neck in an attack at a house in Poleglass.
The incident happened at the victim's home in Glenbawn Link around 8:40pm on Monday.
He is being treated in the Royal Victoria Hospital, where his condition is described as serious, but stable.
A 56-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attack and is being questioned at Antrim Serious Crime Suite.
Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn said he was "appalled" by the attack. He said: "My thoughts are with the man who was shot and I hope he makes a full and swift recovery.
"The callous disregard shown by those involved is despicable. Those behind this attack must be brought to justice and I appeal to anyone with information on this to contact police immediately."
(KMcA/GK)
The incident happened at the victim's home in Glenbawn Link around 8:40pm on Monday.
He is being treated in the Royal Victoria Hospital, where his condition is described as serious, but stable.
A 56-year-old man has been arrested in connection with the attack and is being questioned at Antrim Serious Crime Suite.
Lagan Valley Alliance MLA Trevor Lunn said he was "appalled" by the attack. He said: "My thoughts are with the man who was shot and I hope he makes a full and swift recovery.
"The callous disregard shown by those involved is despicable. Those behind this attack must be brought to justice and I appeal to anyone with information on this to contact police immediately."
(KMcA/GK)
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