06/03/2015

Two Men Shot In Poleglass

Two men have been injured following a shooting on the outskirts of west Belfast.

The pair, aged in their 30s, were shot in the legs in the Glenkeen area at around 8.45pm on Thursday.

They are receiving treatment at the Royal Victoria Hospital in Belfast. Both men are believed to be in a stable condition.

Police are appealing for anyone with information to contact them.

(CD/JP)

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